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H.R.9226

Education

Endowment Transparency Act This bill requires certain actions regarding institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the management of their assets. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to annually update the College Navigator website with information on the assets of IHEs, including information about investments with minority- or women-owned firms. The bill also requires the Minority Business Development Agency to (1) report on recommended changes for substantially increasing the use of minority- or women-owned firms in the investment and bond transactions of IHEs, and (2) convene a conference every five years.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Endowment Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING ON ASSETS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. ``(ii) With respect to investment advisers employed by the institution, the number of such investment advisers, disaggregated by gender and race. ``(iii) The percent of bond issuances by the institution that are underwritten by minority- or women-owned asset management firms. ``(iv) In this subparagraph-- ``(I) the term `investment adviser' has the meaning given that term under section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; ``(II) the term `minority' has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and ``(III) the term `minority- or women- owned', when used with respect to an investment adviser or an asset management firm, means an investment adviser or an asset management firm which-- ``(aa) is owned more than 50 percent by one or more individuals who are women or minorities; and ``(bb) is managed by, and the daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more individuals who are women or minorities.''. (2) Data collection.--Section 132(i)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``The Commissioner'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Commissioner''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Rules for asset reporting.--With respect to the information described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of paragraph (1)(AA), the Secretary of Education (acting through the Commissioner for Education Statistics), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, jointly, issue rules to establish a standardized form and manner for collecting and reporting such information.''. (b) Analysis and Report by the Minority Business Development Agency.-- (1) In general.--After the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date that information is first reported under subparagraph (AA) of section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, in consultation with representatives from industry (including minority- or women- owned investment advisers and minority- or women-owned asset management firms)-- (A) analyze all information reported under that subparagraph (AA); and (B) issue a report to the Congress, and make such report available to the public, containing-- (i) any recommended best practices the Under Secretary may have for substantially increasing the use of minority- or women-owned investment advisers and minority- or women- owned asset management firms in the investment and bond transactions of institutions of higher education; and (ii) any recommendations the Under Secretary may have for regulatory or legislative changes to increase the use of such advisers and firms. (2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. SEC. 3. MBDA CONFERENCE. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section. <all>

Endowment Transparency Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education.

Endowment Transparency Act

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel

D

MO

This bill requires certain actions regarding institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the management of their assets. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to annually update the College Navigator website with information on the assets of IHEs, including information about investments with minority- or women-owned firms. The bill also requires the Minority Business Development Agency to (1) report on recommended changes for substantially increasing the use of minority- or women-owned firms in the investment and bond transactions of IHEs, and (2) convene a conference every five years.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Endowment Transparency Act''. REPORTING ON ASSETS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(ii) With respect to investment advisers employed by the institution, the number of such investment advisers, disaggregated by gender and race. ``(iii) The percent of bond issuances by the institution that are underwritten by minority- or women-owned asset management firms. ``(iv) In this subparagraph-- ``(I) the term `investment adviser' has the meaning given that term under section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; ``(II) the term `minority' has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and ``(III) the term `minority- or women- owned', when used with respect to an investment adviser or an asset management firm, means an investment adviser or an asset management firm which-- ``(aa) is owned more than 50 percent by one or more individuals who are women or minorities; and ``(bb) is managed by, and the daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more individuals who are women or minorities.''. (2) Data collection.--Section 132(i)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``The Commissioner'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Commissioner''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Rules for asset reporting.--With respect to the information described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of paragraph (1)(AA), the Secretary of Education (acting through the Commissioner for Education Statistics), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, jointly, issue rules to establish a standardized form and manner for collecting and reporting such information.''. (2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. SEC. 3. MBDA CONFERENCE. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out 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 ``Endowment Transparency Act''. REPORTING ON ASSETS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(ii) With respect to investment advisers employed by the institution, the number of such investment advisers, disaggregated by gender and race. ``(iii) The percent of bond issuances by the institution that are underwritten by minority- or women-owned asset management firms. ``(iv) In this subparagraph-- ``(I) the term `investment adviser' has the meaning given that term under section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; ``(II) the term `minority' has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and ``(III) the term `minority- or women- owned', when used with respect to an investment adviser or an asset management firm, means an investment adviser or an asset management firm which-- ``(aa) is owned more than 50 percent by one or more individuals who are women or minorities; and ``(bb) is managed by, and the daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more individuals who are women or minorities.''. (2) Data collection.--Section 132(i)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``The Commissioner'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Commissioner''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Rules for asset reporting.--With respect to the information described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of paragraph (1)(AA), the Secretary of Education (acting through the Commissioner for Education Statistics), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, jointly, issue rules to establish a standardized form and manner for collecting and reporting such information.''. (2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. SEC. 3. MBDA CONFERENCE. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Endowment Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING ON ASSETS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. ``(ii) With respect to investment advisers employed by the institution, the number of such investment advisers, disaggregated by gender and race. ``(iii) The percent of bond issuances by the institution that are underwritten by minority- or women-owned asset management firms. ``(iv) In this subparagraph-- ``(I) the term `investment adviser' has the meaning given that term under section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; ``(II) the term `minority' has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and ``(III) the term `minority- or women- owned', when used with respect to an investment adviser or an asset management firm, means an investment adviser or an asset management firm which-- ``(aa) is owned more than 50 percent by one or more individuals who are women or minorities; and ``(bb) is managed by, and the daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more individuals who are women or minorities.''. (2) Data collection.--Section 132(i)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``The Commissioner'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Commissioner''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Rules for asset reporting.--With respect to the information described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of paragraph (1)(AA), the Secretary of Education (acting through the Commissioner for Education Statistics), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, jointly, issue rules to establish a standardized form and manner for collecting and reporting such information.''. (b) Analysis and Report by the Minority Business Development Agency.-- (1) In general.--After the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date that information is first reported under subparagraph (AA) of section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, in consultation with representatives from industry (including minority- or women- owned investment advisers and minority- or women-owned asset management firms)-- (A) analyze all information reported under that subparagraph (AA); and (B) issue a report to the Congress, and make such report available to the public, containing-- (i) any recommended best practices the Under Secretary may have for substantially increasing the use of minority- or women-owned investment advisers and minority- or women- owned asset management firms in the investment and bond transactions of institutions of higher education; and (ii) any recommendations the Under Secretary may have for regulatory or legislative changes to increase the use of such advisers and firms. (2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. SEC. 3. MBDA CONFERENCE. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Endowment Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. REPORTING ON ASSETS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. ``(ii) With respect to investment advisers employed by the institution, the number of such investment advisers, disaggregated by gender and race. ``(iii) The percent of bond issuances by the institution that are underwritten by minority- or women-owned asset management firms. ``(iv) In this subparagraph-- ``(I) the term `investment adviser' has the meaning given that term under section 202(a) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; ``(II) the term `minority' has the meaning given that term under section 308(b) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; and ``(III) the term `minority- or women- owned', when used with respect to an investment adviser or an asset management firm, means an investment adviser or an asset management firm which-- ``(aa) is owned more than 50 percent by one or more individuals who are women or minorities; and ``(bb) is managed by, and the daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more individuals who are women or minorities.''. (2) Data collection.--Section 132(i)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``The Commissioner'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--The Commissioner''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Rules for asset reporting.--With respect to the information described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of paragraph (1)(AA), the Secretary of Education (acting through the Commissioner for Education Statistics), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, jointly, issue rules to establish a standardized form and manner for collecting and reporting such information.''. (b) Analysis and Report by the Minority Business Development Agency.-- (1) In general.--After the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date that information is first reported under subparagraph (AA) of section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, in consultation with representatives from industry (including minority- or women- owned investment advisers and minority- or women-owned asset management firms)-- (A) analyze all information reported under that subparagraph (AA); and (B) issue a report to the Congress, and make such report available to the public, containing-- (i) any recommended best practices the Under Secretary may have for substantially increasing the use of minority- or women-owned investment advisers and minority- or women- owned asset management firms in the investment and bond transactions of institutions of higher education; and (ii) any recommendations the Under Secretary may have for regulatory or legislative changes to increase the use of such advisers and firms. (2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. SEC. 3. MBDA CONFERENCE. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require annual reporting on assets of institutions of higher education. a) Consumer Information.-- (1) Asset reporting.--Section 132(i)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015a(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(AA)(i) The total assets of the institution that are managed-- ``(I) by an investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class; or ``(II) by a minority- or women-owned investment adviser, disaggregated by asset class and race of the investment adviser. 2) Updated reports.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall update the report required under paragraph (1)(B) every 2 years. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development shall, every 5 years, convene a conference of institutions of higher education, minority- or women-owned investment advisers, minority- or women-owned asset management firms, and investment consultants to help those institutions, advisers, and firms to share best practices for investment and bond transactions, including increasing opportunities for such advisers and asset management firms, and learn about the benefits of using such advisers and firms for investment and bond transactions. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development $1,000,000 to carry out this section.

S.3354

Agriculture and Food

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

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

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

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

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

Sen. Barrasso, John

R

WY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R.6586

International Affairs

Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act or the GENOCIDE GAMES Act This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign individuals who materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant. Upon receiving credible evidence of such a human rights violation, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual associated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), including the president of the IOC, who the President determines materially supported the violation of human rights, including by providing to participants false, reckless, or negligent assurances of human rights assurances by the government of China. This bill's requirements shall terminate on March 13, 2023.

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act'' or the ``GENOCIDE GAMES Act''. SEC. 2. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) OFFICIALS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN THE PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. (b) Foreign Persons Described.--A foreign person described in this subsection is a foreign person who is-- (1) President of the International Olympic Committee; or (2) any other individual associated with the International Olympic Committee who the President determines has materially assisted a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). (d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. (f) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the sanctions described in section 1263(b) of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note). (2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.), or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Exception relating to the importation of goods.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this Act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (3) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data. (i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (4) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. SEC. 3. SUNSET. This Act shall terminate on March 13, 2023. <all>

GENOCIDE GAMES Act

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

GENOCIDE GAMES Act Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act

Rep. Gallagher, Mike

R

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This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign individuals who materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant. Upon receiving credible evidence of such a human rights violation, the President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual associated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), including the president of the IOC, who the President determines materially supported the violation of human rights, including by providing to participants false, reckless, or negligent assurances of human rights assurances by the government of China. This bill's requirements shall terminate on March 13, 2023.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act'' or the ``GENOCIDE GAMES Act''. 2. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) OFFICIALS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN THE PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. 2656 note). 3091 et seq. (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Exception relating to the importation of goods.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this Act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (3) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data. (i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. SEC. SUNSET. This Act shall terminate on March 13, 2023.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act'' or the ``GENOCIDE GAMES Act''. 2. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) OFFICIALS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN THE PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. 2656 note). 3091 et seq. (h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Exception relating to the importation of goods.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this Act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (3) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. SEC. SUNSET. This Act shall terminate on March 13, 2023.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act'' or the ``GENOCIDE GAMES Act''. 2. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) OFFICIALS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN THE PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). (d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. 2656 note). 3091 et seq. ), or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Exception relating to the importation of goods.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this Act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (3) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data. (i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (4) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. SEC. SUNSET. This Act shall terminate on March 13, 2023.

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Guaranteeing Enemy Nations Omit from Criminalizing, Impeding, or Detaining Exceptional Global Athletes Magnifying Exploitation during Sporting events Act'' or the ``GENOCIDE GAMES Act''. SEC. 2. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) OFFICIALS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN THE PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. (a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. (b) Foreign Persons Described.--A foreign person described in this subsection is a foreign person who is-- (1) President of the International Olympic Committee; or (2) any other individual associated with the International Olympic Committee who the President determines has materially assisted a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). (d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. (f) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the sanctions described in section 1263(b) of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114-328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note). (2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.), or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. (h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Exception relating to the importation of goods.--The authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this Act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (3) Good defined.--In this subsection, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply, or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data. (i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (4) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. SEC. 3. SUNSET. This Act shall terminate on March 13, 2023. <all>

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. ( (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). ( 2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. ), (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. ( i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. ( h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. ( h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. ( (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). ( 2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. ), (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. ( i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. ( h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. ( (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). ( 2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. ), (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. ( i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. ( h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. a) Determination Required.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, each time the President receives credible evidence that a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights has occurred against a 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant, the President shall determine by a preponderance of evidence whether a foreign person described in subsection (b) materially supported such gross violation of internationally recognized human rights. ( (c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). ( 2) Exception for intelligence activities.--The requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to activities subject to the reporting requirements under title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq. ), (g) Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of the sanctions under this section with respect to a foreign person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States. ( i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. d) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of this Act, material support of a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights shall be construed to include false, reckless, or negligent assurances to 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants regarding human rights assurances provided to the International Olympic Committee by the government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent acting on their behalf or under their control. (e) Reports to Congress.--Each time the President makes a determination pursuant to subsection (a), the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the foreign person concerned, the President's determination, and the basis for such determination. ( h) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The President may exercise all authorities provided to the President under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. ( 2) 2022 olympic and paralympic winter games participant defined.--In this Act, a ``2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participant'' is any United States or foreign person involved in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including athletes, spectators, government and private officials, members of the press, and persons involved in economic activity related to the Games. (

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to certain members of the International Olympic Committee who are complicit in the perpetuation of human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. c) Mandatory Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (f) with respect to each foreign person described in subsection (b) that the President determines materially supported a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights pursuant to subsection (a). ( ( i) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. ( j) Report on Implementation.--Not later than 15 days after imposing sanctions under subsection (a), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding measures taken to implement this section. (

H.R.2339

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Hunger Prevention Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to pay a basic needs allowance to certain low-income members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, those eligible for the basic needs allowance are members who (1) have completed initial entry training, (2) have a gross household income that did not exceed an amount equal to 130% of the federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and (3) do not elect to decline the allowance. In situations where a household contains two or more eligible members, the bill specifies that only one allowance may be paid per year to one member they jointly elect. The amount of the allowance must be the aggregate amount equal to 130% of the HHS federal poverty guidelines minus the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year divided by 12. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) of DOD must notify, in writing, individuals determined to be eligible for the allowance. The notice must include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by DOD for which the individuals are also eligible. Individuals who seek to receive the allowance must submit specified information to DFAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 402a the following new section: ``Sec. 402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(2) In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect. ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(2) The monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months following-- ``(A) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(A), March of such year; or ``(B) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(B), September of such year. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(3) The Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines will be a covered member in the following year not later than-- ``(A) February 28 of each year; and ``(B) August 31 of each year. ``(d) Election Not To Receive Allowance.--(1) A covered member otherwise entitled to receive the allowance under subsection (a) for a year may elect, in writing, not to receive the allowance for such year. Any election under this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which made. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable. ``(2) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(2) The term `gross household income' of a covered member for a year for purposes of paragraph (1)(B) does not include any basic allowance for housing received by the covered member (and any dependents of the covered member in the household of the covered member) during such year under section 403 of this title. ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item: ``402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces.''. <all>

Military Hunger Prevention Act

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces.

Military Hunger Prevention Act

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to pay a basic needs allowance to certain low-income members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, those eligible for the basic needs allowance are members who (1) have completed initial entry training, (2) have a gross household income that did not exceed an amount equal to 130% of the federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and (3) do not elect to decline the allowance. In situations where a household contains two or more eligible members, the bill specifies that only one allowance may be paid per year to one member they jointly elect. The amount of the allowance must be the aggregate amount equal to 130% of the HHS federal poverty guidelines minus the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year divided by 12. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) of DOD must notify, in writing, individuals determined to be eligible for the allowance. The notice must include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by DOD for which the individuals are also eligible. Individuals who seek to receive the allowance must submit specified information to DFAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''. SEC. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 402b. ``(2) In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect. ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(2) The monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months following-- ``(A) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(A), March of such year; or ``(B) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(B), September of such year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(3) The Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines will be a covered member in the following year not later than-- ``(A) February 28 of each year; and ``(B) August 31 of each year. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable. ``(2) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item: ``402b.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''. SEC. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 402b. ``(2) In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect. ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(3) The Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines will be a covered member in the following year not later than-- ``(A) February 28 of each year; and ``(B) August 31 of each year. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable. ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item: ``402b.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''. SEC. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 402b. ``(2) In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect. ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(2) The monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months following-- ``(A) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(A), March of such year; or ``(B) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(B), September of such year. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(3) The Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines will be a covered member in the following year not later than-- ``(A) February 28 of each year; and ``(B) August 31 of each year. Any election under this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which made. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable. ``(2) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item: ``402b.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Hunger Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 402a the following new section: ``Sec. 402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(2) In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect. ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(2) The monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months following-- ``(A) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(A), March of such year; or ``(B) in the case of an individual whom the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service first notifies in a given year under subsection (c)(3)(B), September of such year. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(3) The Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines will be a covered member in the following year not later than-- ``(A) February 28 of each year; and ``(B) August 31 of each year. ``(d) Election Not To Receive Allowance.--(1) A covered member otherwise entitled to receive the allowance under subsection (a) for a year may elect, in writing, not to receive the allowance for such year. Any election under this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which made. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable. ``(2) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. ``(2) The term `gross household income' of a covered member for a year for purposes of paragraph (1)(B) does not include any basic allowance for housing received by the covered member (and any dependents of the covered member in the household of the covered member) during such year under section 403 of this title. ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item: ``402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces.''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(b) Amount of Allowance for a Covered Member.--(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(A) the aggregate amount equal to-- ``(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus ``(ii) the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and ``(B) divided by 12. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the armed forces ``(a) Allowance Required.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b). ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section.''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Armed Forces. ``(c) Notice of Eligibility.--(1)(A) Not later than June 30 and December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director determines will be a covered member during the following year, regarding the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year. ``(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered member' means a regular member of the armed forces-- ``(A) who has completed initial entry training; ``(B) whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and ``(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year.

S.2972

Science, Technology, Communications

This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SECTION 230. (a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Communications act of 1934.--The Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (A) in section 223(h) (47 U.S.C. 223(h)), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The term `interactive computer service' means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions.''; and (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. 231(b)(4)), by striking ``or section 230''. (2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. (3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). (4) Title 18, united states code.--Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2257(h)(2)(B)(v), by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)) shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''; and (B) in section 2421A-- (i) in subsection (a), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''; and (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. (6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. (7) Title 28, united states code.--Section 4102 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (c); and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``construed to'' and all that follows through ``affect'' and inserting ``construed to affect''; and (ii) by striking ``defamation; or'' and all that follows and inserting ``defamation.''. (8) Title 31, united states code.--Section 5362(6) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024. <all>

A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.

A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.

Sen. Graham, Lindsey

R

SC

This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SECTION 230. (a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. 151 et seq.) 223(h)), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The term `interactive computer service' means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. ''; and (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. (2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. (3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. (6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 223))''. (7) Title 28, united states code.--Section 4102 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (c); and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``construed to'' and all that follows through ``affect'' and inserting ``construed to affect''; and (ii) by striking ``defamation; or'' and all that follows and inserting ``defamation.''. (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

(a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) 223(h)), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The term `interactive computer service' means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. ''; and (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. (2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. (3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. 223))''. (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SECTION 230. (a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Communications act of 1934.--The Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (A) in section 223(h) (47 U.S.C. 223(h)), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The term `interactive computer service' means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. ''; and (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. 231(b)(4)), by striking ``or section 230''. (2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. (3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). (4) Title 18, united states code.--Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2257(h)(2)(B)(v), by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)) shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''; and (B) in section 2421A-- (i) in subsection (a), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''; and (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. (6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. (7) Title 28, united states code.--Section 4102 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (c); and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``construed to'' and all that follows through ``affect'' and inserting ``construed to affect''; and (ii) by striking ``defamation; or'' and all that follows and inserting ``defamation.''. (8) Title 31, united states code.--Section 5362(6) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024. <all>

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SECTION 230. (a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Communications act of 1934.--The Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (A) in section 223(h) (47 U.S.C. 223(h)), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The term `interactive computer service' means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions.''; and (B) in section 231(b)(4) (47 U.S.C. 231(b)(4)), by striking ``or section 230''. (2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. (3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). (4) Title 18, united states code.--Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2257(h)(2)(B)(v), by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)) shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''; and (B) in section 2421A-- (i) in subsection (a), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''; and (ii) in subsection (b), by striking ``(as such term is defined in defined in section 230(f) the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)))'' and inserting ``(as that term is defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. (6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. (7) Title 28, united states code.--Section 4102 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (c); and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``construed to'' and all that follows through ``affect'' and inserting ``construed to affect''; and (ii) by striking ``defamation; or'' and all that follows and inserting ``defamation.''. (8) Title 31, united states code.--Section 5362(6) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024. <all>

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. ( 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). ( (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. ( 9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. 2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. 2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. ( 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). ( (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. ( 9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. 2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. ( 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). ( (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. ( 9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. 2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. ( 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). ( (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. ( 9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. 2) Trademark act of 1946.--Section 45 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( (9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. a) In General.--Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed. ( 1127), is amended by striking the definition relating to the term ``Internet'' and inserting the following: ``The term `Internet' means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks.''. ( 3) Title 17, united states code.--Section 1401 of title 17, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g). ( (5) Controlled substances act.--Section 401(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(h)(3)(A)(iii)(II)) is amended by striking ``, except that deletion of a particular communication or material made by another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 shall not constitute such selection or alteration of the content of the communication''. ( 6) Webb-kenyon act.--Section 3(b)(1) of the Act entitled ``An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases'', approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the ``Webb-Kenyon Act'') (27 U.S.C. 122b(b)(1)), is amended by striking ``(as defined in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f))'' and inserting ``(as defined in section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223))''. ( 230(f))'' and inserting ``section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223)''. ( 9) National telecommunications and information administration organization act.--Section 157 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 941) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (e); and (B) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. (

H.R.456

Environmental Protection

California Land Protection Act This bill delays hydraulic fracturing of oil or gas resources on certain federal lands in California. On December 12, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a record of decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. This bill nullifies the EIS until the BLM completes and circulates for public comment a new EIS. The new EIS must consider the environmental effects of all oil or gas development in the planning area. After the new EIS is published, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must review and publish comments regarding the EIS. If the EPA identifies significant environmental impacts or determines that there is insufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil or gas development in the planning area, then the BLM must consult with the EPA before proceeding with federal oil or gas leasing in the planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``California Land Protection Act''. SEC. 2. DELAY OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE PLANNING AREA. (a) New Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Required.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Record of Decision for the Bakersfield Field Office Hydraulic Fracturing published on December 12, 2019, shall have no force or effect until the Director of the Bureau of Land Management completes and circulates for public comment a new supplemental environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) that considers the environmental effects of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, as such area is described by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, including considering the effects on-- (1) air quality; (2) greenhouse gas emissions and the climate; (3) groundwater quality and availability; (4) surface water quality and availability; (5) seismicity; (6) wildlife and plant species, including threatened species and endangered species; and (7) low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities, including federally- and State- recognized Indian Tribes. (b) Environmental Protection Agency Review.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) is published, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall review and publish comments regarding such statement, including by-- (A) identifying whether there would be any significant environmental impacts of oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area that should be avoided to adequately protect the natural resources of such area; or (B) making a determination whether the new supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) contains sufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. <all>

California Land Protection Act

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes.

California Land Protection Act

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.

D

CA

This bill delays hydraulic fracturing of oil or gas resources on certain federal lands in California. On December 12, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a record of decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. This bill nullifies the EIS until the BLM completes and circulates for public comment a new EIS. The new EIS must consider the environmental effects of all oil or gas development in the planning area. After the new EIS is published, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must review and publish comments regarding the EIS. If the EPA identifies significant environmental impacts or determines that there is insufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil or gas development in the planning area, then the BLM must consult with the EPA before proceeding with federal oil or gas leasing in the planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``California Land Protection Act''. SEC. 2. DELAY OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE PLANNING AREA. (a) New Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Required.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Record of Decision for the Bakersfield Field Office Hydraulic Fracturing published on December 12, 2019, shall have no force or effect until the Director of the Bureau of Land Management completes and circulates for public comment a new supplemental environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) that considers the environmental effects of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, as such area is described by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, including considering the effects on-- (1) air quality; (2) greenhouse gas emissions and the climate; (3) groundwater quality and availability; (4) surface water quality and availability; (5) seismicity; (6) wildlife and plant species, including threatened species and endangered species; and (7) low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities, including federally- and State- recognized Indian Tribes. (b) Environmental Protection Agency Review.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) is published, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall review and publish comments regarding such statement, including by-- (A) identifying whether there would be any significant environmental impacts of oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area that should be avoided to adequately protect the natural resources of such area; or (B) making a determination whether the new supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) contains sufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. <all>

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``California Land Protection Act''. SEC. 2. (a) New Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Required.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Record of Decision for the Bakersfield Field Office Hydraulic Fracturing published on December 12, 2019, shall have no force or effect until the Director of the Bureau of Land Management completes and circulates for public comment a new supplemental environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) that considers the environmental effects of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, as such area is described by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, including considering the effects on-- (1) air quality; (2) greenhouse gas emissions and the climate; (3) groundwater quality and availability; (4) surface water quality and availability; (5) seismicity; (6) wildlife and plant species, including threatened species and endangered species; and (7) low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities, including federally- and State- recognized Indian Tribes. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``California Land Protection Act''. SEC. 2. DELAY OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE PLANNING AREA. (a) New Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Required.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Record of Decision for the Bakersfield Field Office Hydraulic Fracturing published on December 12, 2019, shall have no force or effect until the Director of the Bureau of Land Management completes and circulates for public comment a new supplemental environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) that considers the environmental effects of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, as such area is described by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, including considering the effects on-- (1) air quality; (2) greenhouse gas emissions and the climate; (3) groundwater quality and availability; (4) surface water quality and availability; (5) seismicity; (6) wildlife and plant species, including threatened species and endangered species; and (7) low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities, including federally- and State- recognized Indian Tribes. (b) Environmental Protection Agency Review.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) is published, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall review and publish comments regarding such statement, including by-- (A) identifying whether there would be any significant environmental impacts of oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area that should be avoided to adequately protect the natural resources of such area; or (B) making a determination whether the new supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) contains sufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. <all>

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``California Land Protection Act''. SEC. 2. DELAY OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE PLANNING AREA. (a) New Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Required.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Record of Decision for the Bakersfield Field Office Hydraulic Fracturing published on December 12, 2019, shall have no force or effect until the Director of the Bureau of Land Management completes and circulates for public comment a new supplemental environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332) that considers the environmental effects of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, as such area is described by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, including considering the effects on-- (1) air quality; (2) greenhouse gas emissions and the climate; (3) groundwater quality and availability; (4) surface water quality and availability; (5) seismicity; (6) wildlife and plant species, including threatened species and endangered species; and (7) low-income communities, communities of color, and indigenous communities, including federally- and State- recognized Indian Tribes. (b) Environmental Protection Agency Review.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) is published, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall review and publish comments regarding such statement, including by-- (A) identifying whether there would be any significant environmental impacts of oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area that should be avoided to adequately protect the natural resources of such area; or (B) making a determination whether the new supplemental environmental impact statement required by subsection (a) contains sufficient information to assess the environmental impacts of all oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area. <all>

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2) Effect of determination of insufficient information.-- If the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency identifies a significant impact under paragraph (1)(A) or determines there is insufficient information under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the Bureau of Land Management shall consult with the Administrator before taking any action to proceed with Federal oil and gas leasing in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area.

S.2420

Taxation

Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act or the E-BIKE Act This bill allows a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. The credit is limited to $1,500 per taxpayer less all credits allowed for the two preceding taxable years. A qualified electric bicycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is, among other things, equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts that is capable of propelling such vehicle.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act'' or as the ``E-BIKE Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN NEW ELECTRIC BICYCLES. (a) In General.--Subpart C 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. 36C. ELECTRIC BICYCLES. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to 30 percent of the cost of any qualified electric bicycle placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(c) Qualified Electric Bicycle.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle-- ``(A) which is a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle, ``(B) which is equipped with-- ``(i) pedals capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(ii) a saddle or seat for the rider, and ``(iii) an electric motor of less than 750 watts which is capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(C) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer, ``(D) which is acquired for use by the taxpayer in the United States and not for lease or resale, and ``(E) which is not property of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation or amortization in the hands of the taxpayer. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(4) Class 2 electric bicycle.--The term `class 2 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that may be used to propel the vehicle without the need of any additional assistance, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. Electric bicycles.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed. Such information shall be stated separately for taxable years beginning in 2021 and 2022, and shall be stated separately with respect to each such years with respect to taxpayers in each of the income brackets to which section 1 of such Code applies. <all>

Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles.

E-BIKE Act Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act

Sen. Schatz, Brian

D

HI

This bill allows a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of a qualified electric bicycle. The credit is limited to $1,500 per taxpayer less all credits allowed for the two preceding taxable years. A qualified electric bicycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is, among other things, equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts that is capable of propelling such vehicle.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act'' or as the ``E-BIKE Act''. ELECTRIC BICYCLES. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed. Such information shall be stated separately for taxable years beginning in 2021 and 2022, and shall be stated separately with respect to each such years with respect to taxpayers in each of the income brackets to which section 1 of such Code applies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act'' or as the ``E-BIKE Act''. ELECTRIC BICYCLES. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed. Such information shall be stated separately for taxable years beginning in 2021 and 2022, and shall be stated separately with respect to each such years with respect to taxpayers in each of the income brackets to which section 1 of such Code applies.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act'' or as the ``E-BIKE Act''. ELECTRIC BICYCLES. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to 30 percent of the cost of any qualified electric bicycle placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(c) Qualified Electric Bicycle.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle-- ``(A) which is a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle, ``(B) which is equipped with-- ``(i) pedals capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(ii) a saddle or seat for the rider, and ``(iii) an electric motor of less than 750 watts which is capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(C) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer, ``(D) which is acquired for use by the taxpayer in the United States and not for lease or resale, and ``(E) which is not property of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation or amortization in the hands of the taxpayer. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(4) Class 2 electric bicycle.--The term `class 2 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that may be used to propel the vehicle without the need of any additional assistance, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed. Such information shall be stated separately for taxable years beginning in 2021 and 2022, and shall be stated separately with respect to each such years with respect to taxpayers in each of the income brackets to which section 1 of such Code applies.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act'' or as the ``E-BIKE Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN NEW ELECTRIC BICYCLES. (a) In General.--Subpart C 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. 36C. ELECTRIC BICYCLES. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for any taxable year an amount equal to 30 percent of the cost of any qualified electric bicycle placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(c) Qualified Electric Bicycle.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle-- ``(A) which is a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle, ``(B) which is equipped with-- ``(i) pedals capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(ii) a saddle or seat for the rider, and ``(iii) an electric motor of less than 750 watts which is capable of propelling such vehicle, ``(C) the original use of which commences with the taxpayer, ``(D) which is acquired for use by the taxpayer in the United States and not for lease or resale, and ``(E) which is not property of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation or amortization in the hands of the taxpayer. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(4) Class 2 electric bicycle.--The term `class 2 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that may be used to propel the vehicle without the need of any additional assistance, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. Electric bicycles.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed. Such information shall be stated separately for taxable years beginning in 2021 and 2022, and shall be stated separately with respect to each such years with respect to taxpayers in each of the income brackets to which section 1 of such Code applies. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. ( Electric bicycles.''. ( e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. ( Electric bicycles.''. ( e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. ( Electric bicycles.''. ( e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. ( Electric bicycles.''. ( e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $1,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate credits allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Number of bicycles.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the number of bicycles taken into account under subsection (a) shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) 1 (2 in the case of a joint return), reduced by ``(B) the aggregate number of bicycles taken into account by the taxpayer under subsection (a) for the 2 preceding taxable years. ``(2) Limitation based on acquisition cost.--The term `qualified electric bicycle' shall not include any vehicle if the aggregate amount paid for the acquisition of such vehicle exceeds $8,000. ``(3) Class 1 electric bicycle.--The term `class 1 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 20 miles per hour, and that is not a class 3 electric bicycle. ``(5) Class 3 electric bicycle.--The term `class 3 electric bicycle' means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 28 miles per hour.''. ( Electric bicycles.''. ( e) Treasury Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee) shall make publicly available a written report specifying the number of taxpayers claiming the credit allowed under section 36C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) and the aggregate dollar amount of such credits so allowed.

S.1627

Taxation

Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act This bill reduces the rate for the tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers to 20%. (Under current law, the highest rate is 40%.) The bill also exempts the budgetary effects of the tax reduction from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``rates of tax under subsection (c)'' and inserting ``rate of tax under subsection (c)''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``highest''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``highest''. (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c)'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under section 2001(c)''. (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2641. APPLICABLE RATE. ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. (d) Budgetary Effects.-- (1) PAYGO scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers.

Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act

Sen. Cotton, Tom

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This bill reduces the rate for the tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers to 20%. (Under current law, the highest rate is 40%.) The bill also exempts the budgetary effects of the tax reduction from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``rates of tax under subsection (c)'' and inserting ``rate of tax under subsection (c)''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``highest''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``highest''. (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c)'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under section 2001(c)''. (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2641. APPLICABLE RATE. ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. (d) Budgetary Effects.-- (1) PAYGO scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <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 ``Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``rates of tax under subsection (c)'' and inserting ``rate of tax under subsection (c)''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``highest''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``highest''. (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c)'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under section 2001(c)''. (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2641. APPLICABLE RATE. ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. 933(d)). (2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``rates of tax under subsection (c)'' and inserting ``rate of tax under subsection (c)''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``highest''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``highest''. (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c)'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under section 2001(c)''. (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2641. APPLICABLE RATE. ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. (d) Budgetary Effects.-- (1) PAYGO scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``rates of tax under subsection (c)'' and inserting ``rate of tax under subsection (c)''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 2056A(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``highest''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``highest''. (2) Section 2107(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (3) Section 2201(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in section 2001(c)'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under section 2001(c)''. (4) Section 2641 of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2641. APPLICABLE RATE. ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. (5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. (6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. (d) Budgetary Effects.-- (1) PAYGO scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. ( 6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. ( 5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. ( 2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. ( 5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. ( 2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. ( 6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. ( 5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. ( 2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. ( 6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. ( 5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. ( 2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. ( 6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. REDUCTION OF RATE OF TAX ON ESTATES, GIFTS, AND GENERATION- SKIPPING TRANSFERS. ( 5) Section 2801(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the highest rate of tax specified in the table contained in'' and inserting ``the rate of tax under''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to estates of decedents dying, generation-skipping transfers, and gifts made, after December 31, 2020. ( 2) Senate paygo scorecard.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. a) In General.--Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: ``(c) Rate of Tax.--For purposes of determining the tentative tax, the rate of tax shall be 20 percent of the amount with respect to which the tentative tax is computed. ''; ``For purposes of this chapter, the term `applicable rate' means, with respect to any generation-skipping transfer, the product of-- ``(1) the rate imposed by section 2001 on the estates of decedents dying at the time of the taxable distribution, taxable termination, or direct skip, as the case may be, and ``(2) the inclusion ratio with respect to the transfer.''. ( 6) Section 6601(j)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended by striking ``the rate schedule set forth in''. (

H.R.7484

Energy

Food before Fuel Act This bill revises the renewable fuel program to eliminate the annual renewable fuel standard. The existing standard requires 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel that is produced from renewable biomass to be blended into transportation fuel by 2022. The renewable fuel standard includes fuels that are produced from renewable biomass, such as corn. The bill would not affect the standards under the program for advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel.

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food before Fuel Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. (2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. (3) Almost 70 percent of all United States grain production is corn, but almost half is formulated into ethanol to drive cars and trucks. (4) Converting corn into fuel happens only because of a mass of Federal regulations and subsidies that began during the Carter administration. (5) While ethanol may have small environmental advantages over gasoline, the benefits are nullified by ethanol's toll on world food output. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL. (a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. (c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). <all>

Food before Fuel Act

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel.

Food before Fuel Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill revises the renewable fuel program to eliminate the annual renewable fuel standard. The existing standard requires 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel that is produced from renewable biomass to be blended into transportation fuel by 2022. The renewable fuel standard includes fuels that are produced from renewable biomass, such as corn. The bill would not affect the standards under the program for advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel.

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food before Fuel Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. (2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. (3) Almost 70 percent of all United States grain production is corn, but almost half is formulated into ethanol to drive cars and trucks. (4) Converting corn into fuel happens only because of a mass of Federal regulations and subsidies that began during the Carter administration. (5) While ethanol may have small environmental advantages over gasoline, the benefits are nullified by ethanol's toll on world food output. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL. (a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. (c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). <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 ``Food before Fuel Act''. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. (3) Almost 70 percent of all United States grain production is corn, but almost half is formulated into ethanol to drive cars and trucks. (4) Converting corn into fuel happens only because of a mass of Federal regulations and subsidies that began during the Carter administration. (5) While ethanol may have small environmental advantages over gasoline, the benefits are nullified by ethanol's toll on world food output. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. (c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food before Fuel Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. (2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. (3) Almost 70 percent of all United States grain production is corn, but almost half is formulated into ethanol to drive cars and trucks. (4) Converting corn into fuel happens only because of a mass of Federal regulations and subsidies that began during the Carter administration. (5) While ethanol may have small environmental advantages over gasoline, the benefits are nullified by ethanol's toll on world food output. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL. (a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. (c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). <all>

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food before Fuel Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. (2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. (3) Almost 70 percent of all United States grain production is corn, but almost half is formulated into ethanol to drive cars and trucks. (4) Converting corn into fuel happens only because of a mass of Federal regulations and subsidies that began during the Carter administration. (5) While ethanol may have small environmental advantages over gasoline, the benefits are nullified by ethanol's toll on world food output. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF CORN ETHANOL MANDATE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL. (a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. (c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)). <all>

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. ( 2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. ( 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. ( c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)).

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. ( 2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. ( 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. ( c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)).

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. ( 2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. ( 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. ( c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)).

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. ( 2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. ( 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. ( c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)).

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Ukraine accounts for 16 percent of global corn exports and 12 percent of wheat exports. ( 2) The United States could more than compensate for the loss of Ukraine's exports by diverting crops that are to be made into biofuels into food production instead. ( 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)-- (A) by redesignating subclauses (II) through (IV) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively; (B) in subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking ``of the volume of renewable fuel required under subclause (I),''; and (C) in subclauses (II) and (III) (as so redesignated), by striking ``subclause (II)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subclause (I)''; and (2) in clause (v), by striking ``clause (i)(IV)'' and inserting ``clause (i)(III)''. ( c) Administration.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the volumes of advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel that are required under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)).

To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not be incentivizing farmers to grow corn for ethanol while Russia's invasion of Ukraine is jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens and is on track to cause a severe malnutrition across the world. As this supply is cut off, food prices which are already at record levels, will increase at a time when the economic fallout from the pandemic is already harming household budgets, particularly in low-income countries. a) Removal of Table.--Section 211(o)(2)(B)(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking subclause (I). (

S.4568

Taxation

Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022 This bill allows a tax credit through 2032 equal to $1 times the number of gallons of renewable natural gas or gasoline gallon equivalent of nonliquid renewable natural gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat or for use as a fuel in aviation.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. (a) In General.--Section 6426 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``and (k)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Renewable Natural Gas Fuel Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the renewable natural gas fuel credit is the product of $1.00 and the number of gallons of renewable natural gas or gasoline gallon equivalents of a nonliquid renewable natural gas sold by the taxpayer for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, sold by the taxpayer for use as a fuel in aviation, or so used by the taxpayer. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(3) Treatment of blended renewable natural gas.-- ``(A) In general.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a sale of blended renewable natural gas shall be treated as a sale of renewable natural gas fuel if-- ``(i) at the time the renewable natural gas was blended with other compressed or liquefied natural gas, the taxpayer had a contract with the registered producer of such renewable natural gas for the sale of such gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, or for use as a fuel in aviation, ``(ii) such contract was entered into before the sale of the blended renewable natural gas and specifies the number of gallons of renewable natural gas provided for such purposes and the period for which such contract is in effect, and ``(iii) the registered producer of such fuel provides to the taxpayer the certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. ``(C) Blended renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `blended renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied natural gas which consists of both renewable natural gas and other compressed or liquefied natural gas. ``(4) Certification.--A certification is described in this subparagraph if such certification-- ``(A) identifies the product produced and the gallon equivalent of fuel acquired by the taxpayer for a purpose described in paragraph (1), and ``(B) is provided such form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary. ``(5) Gasoline gallon equivalent.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `gasoline gallon equivalent' means, with respect to any nonliquid renewable natural gas, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 124,800 (higher heating value). ``(6) Termination.--This subsection shall not apply to any sale or use for any period after December 31, 2032.''. (b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. (4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. (c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Paragraph (4) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (B) Paragraph (5) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``alternative fuel credit or alternative fuel mixture credit'' and inserting ``alternative fuel credit, alternative fuel mixture credit, or renewable natural gas fuel credit''. (C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022. <all>

Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States.

Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022

Sen. Burr, Richard

R

NC

This bill allows a tax credit through 2032 equal to $1 times the number of gallons of renewable natural gas or gasoline gallon equivalent of nonliquid renewable natural gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat or for use as a fuel in aviation.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. ``(3) Treatment of blended renewable natural gas.-- ``(A) In general.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a sale of blended renewable natural gas shall be treated as a sale of renewable natural gas fuel if-- ``(i) at the time the renewable natural gas was blended with other compressed or liquefied natural gas, the taxpayer had a contract with the registered producer of such renewable natural gas for the sale of such gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, or for use as a fuel in aviation, ``(ii) such contract was entered into before the sale of the blended renewable natural gas and specifies the number of gallons of renewable natural gas provided for such purposes and the period for which such contract is in effect, and ``(iii) the registered producer of such fuel provides to the taxpayer the certification described in paragraph (4). ``(C) Blended renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `blended renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied natural gas which consists of both renewable natural gas and other compressed or liquefied natural gas. ``(4) Certification.--A certification is described in this subparagraph if such certification-- ``(A) identifies the product produced and the gallon equivalent of fuel acquired by the taxpayer for a purpose described in paragraph (1), and ``(B) is provided such form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary. ``(5) Gasoline gallon equivalent.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `gasoline gallon equivalent' means, with respect to any nonliquid renewable natural gas, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 124,800 (higher heating value). ``(6) Termination.--This subsection shall not apply to any sale or use for any period after December 31, 2032.''. (C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. ``(C) Blended renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `blended renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied natural gas which consists of both renewable natural gas and other compressed or liquefied natural gas. ``(4) Certification.--A certification is described in this subparagraph if such certification-- ``(A) identifies the product produced and the gallon equivalent of fuel acquired by the taxpayer for a purpose described in paragraph (1), and ``(B) is provided such form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary. ``(5) Gasoline gallon equivalent.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `gasoline gallon equivalent' means, with respect to any nonliquid renewable natural gas, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 124,800 (higher heating value). ``(6) Termination.--This subsection shall not apply to any sale or use for any period after December 31, 2032.''. (C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. ``(3) Treatment of blended renewable natural gas.-- ``(A) In general.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a sale of blended renewable natural gas shall be treated as a sale of renewable natural gas fuel if-- ``(i) at the time the renewable natural gas was blended with other compressed or liquefied natural gas, the taxpayer had a contract with the registered producer of such renewable natural gas for the sale of such gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, or for use as a fuel in aviation, ``(ii) such contract was entered into before the sale of the blended renewable natural gas and specifies the number of gallons of renewable natural gas provided for such purposes and the period for which such contract is in effect, and ``(iii) the registered producer of such fuel provides to the taxpayer the certification described in paragraph (4). ``(C) Blended renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `blended renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied natural gas which consists of both renewable natural gas and other compressed or liquefied natural gas. ``(4) Certification.--A certification is described in this subparagraph if such certification-- ``(A) identifies the product produced and the gallon equivalent of fuel acquired by the taxpayer for a purpose described in paragraph (1), and ``(B) is provided such form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary. ``(5) Gasoline gallon equivalent.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `gasoline gallon equivalent' means, with respect to any nonliquid renewable natural gas, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 124,800 (higher heating value). ``(6) Termination.--This subsection shall not apply to any sale or use for any period after December 31, 2032.''. (b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. (C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCREASED CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(3) Treatment of blended renewable natural gas.-- ``(A) In general.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a sale of blended renewable natural gas shall be treated as a sale of renewable natural gas fuel if-- ``(i) at the time the renewable natural gas was blended with other compressed or liquefied natural gas, the taxpayer had a contract with the registered producer of such renewable natural gas for the sale of such gas for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, or for use as a fuel in aviation, ``(ii) such contract was entered into before the sale of the blended renewable natural gas and specifies the number of gallons of renewable natural gas provided for such purposes and the period for which such contract is in effect, and ``(iii) the registered producer of such fuel provides to the taxpayer the certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. ``(C) Blended renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `blended renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied natural gas which consists of both renewable natural gas and other compressed or liquefied natural gas. ``(4) Certification.--A certification is described in this subparagraph if such certification-- ``(A) identifies the product produced and the gallon equivalent of fuel acquired by the taxpayer for a purpose described in paragraph (1), and ``(B) is provided such form and manner as prescribed by the Secretary. ``(5) Gasoline gallon equivalent.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `gasoline gallon equivalent' means, with respect to any nonliquid renewable natural gas, the amount of such fuel having a Btu content of 124,800 (higher heating value). ``(6) Termination.--This subsection shall not apply to any sale or use for any period after December 31, 2032.''. (b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. (4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. (c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Paragraph (4) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. ( (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. ( 4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. ( (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. ( c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. ( (B) Paragraph (5) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``alternative fuel credit or alternative fuel mixture credit'' and inserting ``alternative fuel credit, alternative fuel mixture credit, or renewable natural gas fuel credit''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. ( c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. ( (B) Paragraph (5) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``alternative fuel credit or alternative fuel mixture credit'' and inserting ``alternative fuel credit, alternative fuel mixture credit, or renewable natural gas fuel credit''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. ( (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. ( 4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. ( (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. ( c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. ( (B) Paragraph (5) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``alternative fuel credit or alternative fuel mixture credit'' and inserting ``alternative fuel credit, alternative fuel mixture credit, or renewable natural gas fuel credit''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. ( (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. ( 4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. ( (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. (2) Denial of double benefit.--Section 6426(h) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsection (d) or (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (d), (e), or (k)''. ( c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. ( (B) Paragraph (5) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``alternative fuel credit or alternative fuel mixture credit'' and inserting ``alternative fuel credit, alternative fuel mixture credit, or renewable natural gas fuel credit''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022''. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of blended renewable natural gas treated as renewable natural gas under subparagraph (A) for any period shall not exceed the number of gallons of renewable natural gas specified under subparagraph (A)(ii) and certified by the producer under paragraph (4) for such period. b) Application of Other Rules.-- (1) Registration.--The last sentence of section 6426(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``subsections (d) and (e)'' and inserting ``subsections (d), (e), and (k)''. ( (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. ( 4) Energy equivalency.--Section 6426(j) of such Code is amended-- (A) by inserting ``or renewable natural gas,'' after ``alternative fuel'', and (B) by inserting ``or gas'' after ``such a fuel''. ( (2) Termination.--Paragraph (7) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) any renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) sold or used after December 31, 2032.''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. c) Payments.-- (1) In general.--Section 6427(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--If any person sells or uses renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)) for a purpose described in section 6426(k)(1) in such person's trade or business, the Secretary shall pay (without interest) to such person an amount equal to the renewable natural gas fuel credit with respect to such fuel.''. ( ( ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States. ``(2) Renewable natural gas.--For purposes of this section, the term `renewable natural gas' means compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3))-- ``(A) which produced by a person registered under section 4101(a), and ``(B) with respect to which the producer has made a certification described in paragraph (4). ( (3) Fuel must be connected to the united states.--Section 6426(i) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) Renewable natural gas.--No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to any renewable natural gas which is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States.''. ( C) Paragraph (6) of section 6427(e) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (i) by striking ``paragraph (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1), (2), or (3)'', and (ii) by striking ``any mixture or alternative fuel'' and inserting ``any mixture, alternative fuel, or renewable natural gas''. (d) Registration.--Section 4101(a) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' before ``every person producing second generation biofuel'', and (2) by inserting ``, and every person producing renewable natural gas (as defined in section 6426(k)(2)'' after ``(as defined in section 40(b)(6)(E))''. ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2022.

S.2534

Transportation and Public Works

Expanded Transit Service Act This bill allows an urbanized area with 200,000 or more residents to use a portion of its Urbanized Area Formula Grants for operating expenses to increase the frequency and availability of public transportation. Under current law, the grants support various transit planning and related activities in urbanized areas; however, only areas with fewer than 200,000 residents may use funds for transit operating expenses.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

Expanded Transit Service Act

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes.

Expanded Transit Service Act

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

This bill allows an urbanized area with 200,000 or more residents to use a portion of its Urbanized Area Formula Grants for operating expenses to increase the frequency and availability of public transportation. Under current law, the grants support various transit planning and related activities in urbanized areas; however, only areas with fewer than 200,000 residents may use funds for transit operating expenses.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanded Transit Service Act''. SEC. 2. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation-- ``(i) in an urbanized area with a population of fewer than 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census; or ``(ii) as provided under paragraph (2), (3), or (4).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(B) Measurement.--Operating costs described in subparagraph (A) shall be related to increasing or maintaining the frequency and availability of public transportation service as measured by a comparison of-- ``(i) the planned number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in the current fiscal year; to ``(ii) the number of vehicle revenue hours of service provided by the recipient in-- ``(I) the fiscal year preceding the first fiscal year in which the recipient uses amounts under this paragraph; or ``(II) a different fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, in the case of emergency or disaster. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance for increasing the frequency and availability of public transportation service, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Exception for increasing the frequency and availability of transit service.-- ``(A) In general.--A recipient in an urbanized area with a population of not fewer than 200,000 individuals may use not more than 10 percent of the amounts made available to the recipient under this section for operating costs that increase the frequency and availability of public transportation service. ``(C) Eligibility.--Eligible operating costs under this paragraph include costs associated with-- ``(i) decreasing headways; ``(ii) expanding service hours or days; ``(iii) providing service to new routes; or ``(iv) expanding routes.''.

S.2014

Taxation

Refund Equality Act of  2021 This bill permits legally married same sex couples to amend their tax returns to file as married filing jointly for returns outside of the statute of limitations.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES. (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17-- (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)-- (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual. <all>

Refund Equality Act of 2021

A bill to permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations.

Refund Equality Act of 2021

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill permits legally married same sex couples to amend their tax returns to file as married filing jointly for returns outside of the statute of limitations.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES. (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17-- (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)-- (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual. <all>

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES. (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17-- (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)-- (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual. <all>

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES. (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17-- (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)-- (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual. <all>

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLES. (a) In General.--In the case of an individual first treated as married for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the application of the holdings of Revenue Ruling 2013-17-- (1) if such individual filed a return (other than a joint return) for a taxable year ending before September 16, 2013, for which a joint return could have been made by the individual and the individual's spouse but for the fact that such holdings were not effective at the time of filing, such return shall be treated as a separate return within the meaning of section 6013(b) of such Code and the time prescribed by section 6013(b)(2)(A) for filing a joint return after filing a separate return shall not expire before the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) in the case of a joint return filed pursuant to paragraph (1)-- (A) the period of limitation prescribed by section 6511(a) of such Code for any such taxable year shall be extended until the date prescribed by law (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for the taxable year that includes the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) section 6511(b)(2) shall not apply to any claim of credit or refund with respect to such return. (b) Amendments, etc. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual. <all>

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

To permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations. This Act may be cited as the ``Refund Equality Act of 2021''. Restricted to Change in Marital Status.-- Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to amendments to the return of tax, and claims for credit or refund, relating to a change in the marital status for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the individual.

S.3707

Social Welfare

Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act This bill makes various changes to Social Security benefits, including to expedite disability benefit payments to individuals with certain terminal diseases or medical conditions.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. SEC. 2. OPTION FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH INCURABLE TERMINAL ILLNESSES LISTED ON THE COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE LIST TO RECEIVE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), in the matter following subparagraph (E)-- (A) by inserting ``and who files an application for disability insurance benefits during the period that begins on December 22, 2020, and ends on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act'' after ``amyotrophic lateral sclerosis''; and (B) by striking ``, or (iii)'' and inserting ``, (iii) in the case of an individual who makes an election under subsection (k), for each month beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such insurance benefits, or (iv)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Option for Disabled Individuals With Terminal Illnesses To Receive Disability Insurance Benefits Without a Waiting Period.-- ``(1) In general.--An individual who is entitled to a disability insurance benefit and has been diagnosed with a medical condition or disease that is included in the most recent list published by the Commissioner of Social Security under paragraph (2) may elect to receive such benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit. ``(2) Publication of list.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commissioner of Social Security shall, through a formal rulemaking process in accordance with sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code, publish a list of medical conditions and diseases-- ``(A) which are included in the most recent list of Compassionate Allowance Conditions published by the Social Security Administration; ``(B) for which the average life expectancy for all individuals diagnosed with such condition or disease does not exceed 5 years from the date of diagnosis; and ``(C) for which there is no known cure. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS TO COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE CONDITIONS LIST. Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BASED ON RECEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. (a) In General.--Title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 224 the following new section: ``prohibition on payment of benefits based on receipt of unemployment compensation ``Sec. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. ``(2) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into agreements with States, political subdivisions, and other organizations that administer unemployment compensation, in order to obtain such information as the Commissioner may require to carry out the provisions of this section. ``(3) Any determination by the Commissioner pursuant to this section shall be subject to the requirements described in section 205(b)(1), including provision of reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. ``(c) For purposes of this section, the term `unemployment compensation' has the meaning given that term in section 85(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.''. SEC. 5. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 404(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``With respect to'' and `inserting ``(i) Subject to clause (ii), with respect to''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), if the Commissioner of Social Security determines that decreasing a payment under this title to an individual by 100 percent would defeat the purpose of this title, the Commissioner may decrease such payment by a smaller amount, provided that such smaller amount is not less than 10 percent of the amount of such payment.''. <all>

Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes.

Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill makes various changes to Social Security benefits, including to expedite disability benefit payments to individuals with certain terminal diseases or medical conditions.

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 ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. 2. OPTION FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH INCURABLE TERMINAL ILLNESSES LISTED ON THE COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE LIST TO RECEIVE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD. ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS TO COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE CONDITIONS LIST. 4. (a) In General.--Title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. SEC. 5. 404(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``With respect to'' and `inserting ``(i) Subject to clause (ii), with respect to''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), if the Commissioner of Social Security determines that decreasing a payment under this title to an individual by 100 percent would defeat the purpose of this title, the Commissioner may decrease such payment by a smaller amount, provided that such smaller amount is not less than 10 percent of the amount of such payment.''.

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 ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. 2. OPTION FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH INCURABLE TERMINAL ILLNESSES LISTED ON THE COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE LIST TO RECEIVE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS TO COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE CONDITIONS LIST. 4. (a) In General.--Title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. SEC. 5. 404(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``With respect to'' and `inserting ``(i) Subject to clause (ii), with respect to''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), if the Commissioner of Social Security determines that decreasing a payment under this title to an individual by 100 percent would defeat the purpose of this title, the Commissioner may decrease such payment by a smaller amount, provided that such smaller amount is not less than 10 percent of the amount of such payment.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. 2. OPTION FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH INCURABLE TERMINAL ILLNESSES LISTED ON THE COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE LIST TO RECEIVE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD. ``(2) Publication of list.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commissioner of Social Security shall, through a formal rulemaking process in accordance with sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code, publish a list of medical conditions and diseases-- ``(A) which are included in the most recent list of Compassionate Allowance Conditions published by the Social Security Administration; ``(B) for which the average life expectancy for all individuals diagnosed with such condition or disease does not exceed 5 years from the date of diagnosis; and ``(C) for which there is no known cure. ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS TO COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE CONDITIONS LIST. Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 4. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BASED ON RECEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. (a) In General.--Title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. ``(2) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into agreements with States, political subdivisions, and other organizations that administer unemployment compensation, in order to obtain such information as the Commissioner may require to carry out the provisions of this section. ``(3) Any determination by the Commissioner pursuant to this section shall be subject to the requirements described in section 205(b)(1), including provision of reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. ``(c) For purposes of this section, the term `unemployment compensation' has the meaning given that term in section 85(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.''. SEC. 5. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. 404(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``With respect to'' and `inserting ``(i) Subject to clause (ii), with respect to''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), if the Commissioner of Social Security determines that decreasing a payment under this title to an individual by 100 percent would defeat the purpose of this title, the Commissioner may decrease such payment by a smaller amount, provided that such smaller amount is not less than 10 percent of the amount of such payment.''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. 2. OPTION FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WITH INCURABLE TERMINAL ILLNESSES LISTED ON THE COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE LIST TO RECEIVE DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD. ``(2) Publication of list.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commissioner of Social Security shall, through a formal rulemaking process in accordance with sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code, publish a list of medical conditions and diseases-- ``(A) which are included in the most recent list of Compassionate Allowance Conditions published by the Social Security Administration; ``(B) for which the average life expectancy for all individuals diagnosed with such condition or disease does not exceed 5 years from the date of diagnosis; and ``(C) for which there is no known cure. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONS TO COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE CONDITIONS LIST. Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 4. PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BASED ON RECEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. (a) In General.--Title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. ``(2) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into agreements with States, political subdivisions, and other organizations that administer unemployment compensation, in order to obtain such information as the Commissioner may require to carry out the provisions of this section. ``(3) Any determination by the Commissioner pursuant to this section shall be subject to the requirements described in section 205(b)(1), including provision of reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. ``(c) For purposes of this section, the term `unemployment compensation' has the meaning given that term in section 85(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.''. SEC. 5. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 404(a)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``With respect to'' and `inserting ``(i) Subject to clause (ii), with respect to''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), if the Commissioner of Social Security determines that decreasing a payment under this title to an individual by 100 percent would defeat the purpose of this title, the Commissioner may decrease such payment by a smaller amount, provided that such smaller amount is not less than 10 percent of the amount of such payment.''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( 423(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 202(q) and'' and inserting ``subsection (k)(3), section 202(q), and''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``clause (ii) of paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of the matter following subparagraph (E) of paragraph (1)''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero. ``(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the head of any Federal agency shall provide such information within its possession as the Commissioner may require for purposes of making a timely determination under this section for reduction of benefits payable under this title, or verifying other information necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section. INCREASING THE OVERPAYMENT COLLECTION THRESHOLD FOR OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act''. ``(3) Reduction in benefit amount.--If an individual described in paragraph (1) elects to receive a disability insurance benefit beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such benefit, the amount of such benefit for any month shall be equal to 93 percent of the amount otherwise determined for the individual under subsection (a)(2) (after the application of sections 202(q) and 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)). ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no disease or medical condition may be added to the Compassionate Allowance list that is compiled and maintained by the Social Security Administration unless there is enacted into law a bill or joint resolution approving such addition. 224A. (a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes. ``(4) Timing and effect of election.--An individual may only make an election under this subsection at the time the individual files an application for a disability insurance benefit under subsection (b), and any election under this subsection shall be irrevocable.''. ( ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( a) If for any month prior to the month in which an individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(1))-- ``(1) such individual is entitled to benefits under section 223, and ``(2) such individual is entitled for such month to unemployment compensation, the total of the individual's benefits under section 223 for such month and of any benefits under subsections (b) through (h) of section 202 for such month based on the individual's wages and self-employment income shall be reduced to zero.

H.R.6100

Animals

This bill revises enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including by directing inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations 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. INCREASING USDA ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. (a) Violation Defined.--Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) The term `violation' means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard.''. (b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(2) The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. ``(4)(A) The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. Any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, or carrier that has been notified of the intent of an inspector to confiscate such an animal shall be prohibited from destroying that animal, in any manner, and until the Secretary has completed that confiscation, shall be prohibited from destroying any other animal in their ownership or possession, without prior written consent to do so from the Secretary. ``(B) An animal described in this subparagraph is an animal that is-- ``(i) found during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of a failure to comply with any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder; and ``(ii) held by a dealer, exhibitor, an operator of an auction sale, an intermediate handler or carrier, or a research facility, and in the case of an animal held by a research facility, no longer required by such research facility to carry out the research, test, or experiment for which such animal has been utilized.''. (c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. (d) Revocation of License, Civil Penalties, Appeal, Fines, and Imprisonment.--Section 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense. ``(2) Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(3) A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. A hearing under this section shall take place within 21 days after notice of the violation has been delivered unless the Secretary identifies a reasonable basis for continuance. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. Such guidelines shall be established in a manner to reasonably discourage future violations. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''. <all>

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes.

Rep. Axne, Cynthia

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IA

This bill revises enforcement provisions under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), including by directing inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner animals found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with the AWA.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INCREASING USDA ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) The term `violation' means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard.''. (b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. ``(2) The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. ``(4)(A) The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, or carrier that has been notified of the intent of an inspector to confiscate such an animal shall be prohibited from destroying that animal, in any manner, and until the Secretary has completed that confiscation, shall be prohibited from destroying any other animal in their ownership or possession, without prior written consent to do so from the Secretary. Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense. ``(2) Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. ``(3) A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

INCREASING USDA ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) The term `violation' means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard.''. (b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. ``(2) The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. ``(4)(A) The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense. ``(2) Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. ``(3) A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INCREASING USDA ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) The term `violation' means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard.''. (b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(2) The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. ``(4)(A) The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. Any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, or carrier that has been notified of the intent of an inspector to confiscate such an animal shall be prohibited from destroying that animal, in any manner, and until the Secretary has completed that confiscation, shall be prohibited from destroying any other animal in their ownership or possession, without prior written consent to do so from the Secretary. Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense. ``(2) Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(3) A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. Such guidelines shall be established in a manner to reasonably discourage future violations. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations 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. INCREASING USDA ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT. 2132) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) The term `violation' means, with respect to a provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder, any deficiency, deviation, or other failure to comply with any such provision or regulation or standard.''. (b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(2) The Secretary shall, at all reasonable times, have access to the places of business and the facilities, animals, and those records required to be kept pursuant to section 10 of any such dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. ``(4)(A) The Secretary shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to require inspectors to confiscate or destroy in a humane manner any animal described in subparagraph (B). Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. Any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, or carrier that has been notified of the intent of an inspector to confiscate such an animal shall be prohibited from destroying that animal, in any manner, and until the Secretary has completed that confiscation, shall be prohibited from destroying any other animal in their ownership or possession, without prior written consent to do so from the Secretary. ``(B) An animal described in this subparagraph is an animal that is-- ``(i) found during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of a failure to comply with any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder; and ``(ii) held by a dealer, exhibitor, an operator of an auction sale, an intermediate handler or carrier, or a research facility, and in the case of an animal held by a research facility, no longer required by such research facility to carry out the research, test, or experiment for which such animal has been utilized.''. (c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. (d) Revocation of License, Civil Penalties, Appeal, Fines, and Imprisonment.--Section 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. Each violation and each day during which a violation continues shall be a separate offense. ``(2) Verified delivery of an inspection report prepared pursuant to section 16 shall serve as notice for purposes of this section. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(3) A hearing under this section shall be conducted by, at minimum, one veterinarian, and two additional animal care specialists or directors. A hearing under this section shall take place within 21 days after notice of the violation has been delivered unless the Secretary identifies a reasonable basis for continuance. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any such penalty shall be calculated on a per animal and per violation basis and may not be reduced by 10 percent or more. The Secretary shall designate a responsible party within the Department of Agriculture to establish penalty guidelines for violations and to verify that the Department adheres to such guidelines. Such guidelines shall be established in a manner to reasonably discourage future violations. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( d) Revocation of License, Civil Penalties, Appeal, Fines, and Imprisonment.--Section 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( d) Revocation of License, Civil Penalties, Appeal, Fines, and Imprisonment.--Section 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(3) The Secretary shall make such inspections and investigations necessary to make such a determination and shall document and record a detailed description of any violation observed during such inspections and investigations. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( d) Revocation of License, Civil Penalties, Appeal, Fines, and Imprisonment.--Section 19(b) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. Such confiscation shall occur promptly upon discovery during an inspection or investigation conducted pursuant to this section of an animal meeting the criteria specified in clause (i) of such subparagraph. c) Agency Cooperation.--Section 15 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( 2149(b)) is amended to read as follows: ``(b)(1) Any dealer, exhibitor, research facility, intermediate handler, carrier, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, that violates any provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, or standard promulgated by the Secretary thereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, and the Secretary shall also make an order that such person shall cease and desist from continuing such violation. No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500.''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500. ''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. b) Inspections and Investigations.--Section 16(a) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2146(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a)(1) The Secretary shall determine whether any dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler, carrier, research facility, or operator of an auction sale subject to section 12 of this Act, has violated or is violating any provision of this Act or any regulation or standard issued thereunder. ``(5) Upon any failure to pay the penalty assessed by a final order under this section, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States or other United States court for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500. ''.

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes. The Secretary shall inspect each research facility and the premises of each dealer, and each exhibitor, including any properties, animals, facilities, vehicles, equipments or other premises used or intended for use in an activity subject to regulation under this Act, at least once each year and, in the case of any violation of this Act, shall conduct such follow-up inspections as may be necessary until all such violations are corrected. 2145) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) The Secretary shall provide a copy of all records documenting any violation identified during inspection or investigation pursuant to section 16 to State, local, and municipal animal control or law enforcement officials of appropriate jurisdiction within 24 hours of such inspection or investigation.''. ( No penalty shall be assessed or cease and desist order issued unless such person is given notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the alleged violation, and the order of the Secretary assessing a penalty and making a cease and desist order shall be final and conclusive unless the affected person files an appeal from the Secretary's order with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals. ``(4) The Secretary shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the person involved, the gravity of the violation, the person's good faith, and the history of previous violations. Any person who knowingly fails to obey a cease and desist order made by the Secretary under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,500. ''.

H.R.2920

Immigration

American Families United Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove an alien or bar an alien from entering the United States to prevent hardship for the alien's U.S. citizen spouse, parent, or child. However, DOJ or DHS may not exercise this discretion if the alien is removable or inadmissible due to certain grounds, including specified crime- and security-related grounds. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship for a child born outside of the United States to one U.S. citizen parent and one alien parent. Specifically, the bill removes a provision that requires the U.S. citizen parent to be physically present in the United States for at least five years before the child's birth in order for the child to acquire U.S. citizenship at birth.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Families United Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rights and interests of United States citizens should be protected by our Nation's immigration laws. (2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, except on a case-by-case basis. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO REMOVAL, DEPORTATION, INELIGIBILITY OR INADMISSIBILITY OF CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS. (a) Applications for Relief From Removal.--Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(II) Hardship.--For purposes of subclause (I), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (b) Secretary's Discretion.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(v) Secretary's Discretion.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of an alien who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, and who is inadmissible under subsection (a), deportable under section 237, or ineligible for any immigration benefit or relief under the immigration laws as a result of such inadmissibility or deportability, the Secretary of Homeland Security may, for reasons described in paragraph (2)-- ``(A) waive one or more grounds of inadmissibility or deportability; ``(B) decline to issue a notice to appear requiring such an alien to appear for removal proceedings; ``(C) decline to reinstate an order of removal under section 241(a)(5); and ``(D) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for an immigration benefit. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''. <all>

American Families United Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.

American Families United Act

Rep. Escobar, Veronica

D

TX

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove an alien or bar an alien from entering the United States to prevent hardship for the alien's U.S. citizen spouse, parent, or child. However, DOJ or DHS may not exercise this discretion if the alien is removable or inadmissible due to certain grounds, including specified crime- and security-related grounds. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship for a child born outside of the United States to one U.S. citizen parent and one alien parent. Specifically, the bill removes a provision that requires the U.S. citizen parent to be physically present in the United States for at least five years before the child's birth in order for the child to acquire U.S. citizenship at birth.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Families United Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rights and interests of United States citizens should be protected by our Nation's immigration laws. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, except on a case-by-case basis. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO REMOVAL, DEPORTATION, INELIGIBILITY OR INADMISSIBILITY OF CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (b) Secretary's Discretion.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rights and interests of United States citizens should be protected by our Nation's immigration laws. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, except on a case-by-case basis. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO REMOVAL, DEPORTATION, INELIGIBILITY OR INADMISSIBILITY OF CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (b) Secretary's Discretion.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Families United Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rights and interests of United States citizens should be protected by our Nation's immigration laws. (2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, except on a case-by-case basis. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO REMOVAL, DEPORTATION, INELIGIBILITY OR INADMISSIBILITY OF CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS. (a) Applications for Relief From Removal.--Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(II) Hardship.--For purposes of subclause (I), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (b) Secretary's Discretion.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(v) Secretary's Discretion.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of an alien who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, and who is inadmissible under subsection (a), deportable under section 237, or ineligible for any immigration benefit or relief under the immigration laws as a result of such inadmissibility or deportability, the Secretary of Homeland Security may, for reasons described in paragraph (2)-- ``(A) waive one or more grounds of inadmissibility or deportability; ``(B) decline to issue a notice to appear requiring such an alien to appear for removal proceedings; ``(C) decline to reinstate an order of removal under section 241(a)(5); and ``(D) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for an immigration benefit. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Families United Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The rights and interests of United States citizens should be protected by our Nation's immigration laws. (2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, except on a case-by-case basis. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO REMOVAL, DEPORTATION, INELIGIBILITY OR INADMISSIBILITY OF CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS. (a) Applications for Relief From Removal.--Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(II) Hardship.--For purposes of subclause (I), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (b) Secretary's Discretion.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(v) Secretary's Discretion.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of an alien who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, and who is inadmissible under subsection (a), deportable under section 237, or ineligible for any immigration benefit or relief under the immigration laws as a result of such inadmissibility or deportability, the Secretary of Homeland Security may, for reasons described in paragraph (2)-- ``(A) waive one or more grounds of inadmissibility or deportability; ``(B) decline to issue a notice to appear requiring such an alien to appear for removal proceedings; ``(C) decline to reinstate an order of removal under section 241(a)(5); and ``(D) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for an immigration benefit. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. 1229a(c)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Judicial discretion.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of an alien in removal proceedings, who is the spouse or child of a United States citizen, the Attorney General may, for reasons described in clause (ii)-- ``(I) decline to order such alien removed from the United States; ``(II) terminate such removal proceedings; or ``(III) grant such alien permission to reapply for admission to the United States or any other application for relief from removal. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(B) Hardship.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), there is a presumption that family separation shall result in hardship. ``(3) Exclusions.--This subsection shall not apply to an alien whom the Secretary determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(A) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of subsection (a)(2); ``(B) subsection (a)(3); ``(C) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of subsection (a)(10); or ``(D) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. 2) It is the intent of Congress to provide the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security with the ability to exercise their discretion in favor of preventing hardship to the spouses, children, and parents of United States citizens in immigration proceedings, on a case-by-case basis, to ensure fairness and prevent hardships associated with family separation. ``(iii) Exclusions.--This subparagraph shall not apply to an alien whom the Attorney General determines is inadmissible or deportable under-- ``(I) subparagraph (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (H), or (I) of section 212(a)(2); ``(II) section 212(a)(3); ``(III) subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of section 212(a)(10); or ``(IV) paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (2)(A)(v), (2)(F), (4), or (6) of section 237(a).''. ( ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. (c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may exercise discretion described in clause (i) if the Attorney General determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. ``(2) Limitation on discretion.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may exercise discretion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that removal of the alien or the denial of a requested benefit would result in hardship to the alien's United States citizen spouse, parent, or child. c) Nationality at Birth and Collective Naturalization.--Section 301(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(g)) is amended by striking ``for a period or periods totaling not less than five years, at least two of which were after attaining the age of fourteen years''.

H.R.7335

Armed Forces and National Security

MST Claims Coordination Act This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST). During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4387]] Public Law 117-303 117th Congress An Act To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. 38 USC 1166 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``MST Claims Coordination Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) Coordinated Provision of Materials.-- (1) Required materials.--During or immediately after each covered event, and together with each covered document, in a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a covered individual, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Benefits Administration, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration, shall provide, to the covered individual-- (A) outreach letters; (B) information on the Veterans Crisis Line; (C) information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider; and (D) other information on available resources relating to military sexual trauma (including information on military sexual trauma coordinators of the Veterans Health Administration, mental health providers trained in military sexual trauma issues, and peer support specialists). (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. (b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. (c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this Act not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. [[Page 136 STAT. 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term ``covered document'' means a determination (including a rating determination) that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. (3) The term ``covered event'' includes, with respect to a claim for compensation-- (A) a medical examination under section 5103A of title 38, United States Code; (B) a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals under section 7107 of such title; and (C) any other event determined relevant by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (5) The term ``military sexual trauma'' has the meaning given that term in section 1166 of title 38, United States Code. (6) The term ``Veterans Crisis Line'' means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7335: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

MST Claims Coordination Act

To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

MST Claims Coordination Act MST Claims Coordination Act

Rep. Luria, Elaine G.

D

VA

This act modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for claims related to military sexual trauma (MST). During or immediately after a medical examination, hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals, or other relevant event, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) must coordinate with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide veterans who elect to receive materials with outreach letters, information on the Veterans Crisis Line, information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider, and other information on available resources relating to MST. Additionally, the VHA and the VBA must provide such materials with the determination the VA provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. In a claim for compensation arising from MST experienced by a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and consents to the notification system, the VBA must automatically notify the VHA before the veteran (1) participates in a medical examination, hearing, or other relevant event; or (2) receives a determination from the VA in connection with the claim for compensation.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 38 USC 1166 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``MST Claims Coordination Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) Coordinated Provision of Materials.-- (1) Required materials.--During or immediately after each covered event, and together with each covered document, in a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a covered individual, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Benefits Administration, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration, shall provide, to the covered individual-- (A) outreach letters; (B) information on the Veterans Crisis Line; (C) information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider; and (D) other information on available resources relating to military sexual trauma (including information on military sexual trauma coordinators of the Veterans Health Administration, mental health providers trained in military sexual trauma issues, and peer support specialists). (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. (b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. (c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this Act not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. [[Page 136 STAT. 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term ``covered document'' means a determination (including a rating determination) that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. (3) The term ``covered event'' includes, with respect to a claim for compensation-- (A) a medical examination under section 5103A of title 38, United States Code; (B) a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals under section 7107 of such title; and (C) any other event determined relevant by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (6) The term ``Veterans Crisis Line'' means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7335: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``MST Claims Coordination Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) Coordinated Provision of Materials.-- (1) Required materials.--During or immediately after each covered event, and together with each covered document, in a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a covered individual, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Benefits Administration, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration, shall provide, to the covered individual-- (A) outreach letters; (B) information on the Veterans Crisis Line; (C) information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider; and (D) other information on available resources relating to military sexual trauma (including information on military sexual trauma coordinators of the Veterans Health Administration, mental health providers trained in military sexual trauma issues, and peer support specialists). (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. (b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. (c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this Act not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. [[Page 136 STAT. 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term ``covered document'' means a determination (including a rating determination) that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7335: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4387]] Public Law 117-303 117th Congress An Act To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. 38 USC 1166 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``MST Claims Coordination Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) Coordinated Provision of Materials.-- (1) Required materials.--During or immediately after each covered event, and together with each covered document, in a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a covered individual, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Benefits Administration, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration, shall provide, to the covered individual-- (A) outreach letters; (B) information on the Veterans Crisis Line; (C) information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider; and (D) other information on available resources relating to military sexual trauma (including information on military sexual trauma coordinators of the Veterans Health Administration, mental health providers trained in military sexual trauma issues, and peer support specialists). (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. (b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. (c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this Act not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. [[Page 136 STAT. 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term ``covered document'' means a determination (including a rating determination) that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. (3) The term ``covered event'' includes, with respect to a claim for compensation-- (A) a medical examination under section 5103A of title 38, United States Code; (B) a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals under section 7107 of such title; and (C) any other event determined relevant by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (5) The term ``military sexual trauma'' has the meaning given that term in section 1166 of title 38, United States Code. (6) The term ``Veterans Crisis Line'' means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7335: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4387]] Public Law 117-303 117th Congress An Act To improve coordination between the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration with respect to claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. 38 USC 1166 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``MST Claims Coordination Act''. SEC. 2. VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) Coordinated Provision of Materials.-- (1) Required materials.--During or immediately after each covered event, and together with each covered document, in a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a covered individual, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Benefits Administration, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration, shall provide, to the covered individual-- (A) outreach letters; (B) information on the Veterans Crisis Line; (C) information on how to make an appointment with a mental health provider; and (D) other information on available resources relating to military sexual trauma (including information on military sexual trauma coordinators of the Veterans Health Administration, mental health providers trained in military sexual trauma issues, and peer support specialists). (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. (b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. (c) Implementation Deadline.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement this Act not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. [[Page 136 STAT. 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (2) The term ``covered document'' means a determination (including a rating determination) that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to the claimant in connection with a claim for compensation. (3) The term ``covered event'' includes, with respect to a claim for compensation-- (A) a medical examination under section 5103A of title 38, United States Code; (B) a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals under section 7107 of such title; and (C) any other event determined relevant by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (5) The term ``military sexual trauma'' has the meaning given that term in section 1166 of title 38, United States Code. (6) The term ``Veterans Crisis Line'' means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of title 38, United States Code. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7335: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. ( b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). ( 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ( 4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ( 4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. ( b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). ( 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ( 4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. ( b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). ( 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ( 4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. ( b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). ( 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( 4388]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``compensation'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. ( 4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). (

[117th Congress Public Law 303] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7335]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: MST Claims Coordination Act. (2) Format of materials.--Materials described in paragraph (1) may be provided electronically. ( b) Automatic Notification System.--In a claim for compensation arising from military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran, if the veteran is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code, and consents to the notification system under this subsection, the Under Secretary for Benefits shall automatically notify the Under Secretary for Health shortly before the veteran-- (1) participates in any covered event; or (2) receives any covered document. ( (4) The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces (as that term is defined in section 1720D of title 38, United States Code) who elects to receive materials under subsection (a). ( 168 (2022): May 18, considered and passed House.

S.3814

Health

Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act This bill makes changes to various biosurveillance activities and infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities. These changes include expanding reporting requirements and otherwise modifying the scope of biosurveillance activities with a specific focus on improving the integration of other sources of data (e.g., laboratory results) into applicable surveillance systems. The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. In particular, the CDC must identify strategies to leverage the capabilities of public and private entities, including through collaborative partnerships. The CDC must report annually for five years on its efforts.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. SEC. 2. MODERNIZING BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE DATA COLLECTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-4) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``, and local'' and inserting ``, local, and Tribal''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``modernize,'' after ``establish,''; (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, and make recommendations to improve the quality of data collected pursuant to subparagraph (A) to ensure complete, accurate, and timely sharing of such data, as appropriate, across such elements as described in subparagraph (A)'' after ``under subparagraph (A)''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and operating'' and inserting ``, operating, and updating, as appropriate,''; (II) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (III) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (IV) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) in collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, integrate and update applicable existing public health data systems and networks of the Department of Health and Human Services to reflect technological advancements, consistent with section 2823, as applicable.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``and 180 days after the date of enactment of the Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,''; (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``experts in privacy and data security;'' after ``forecasting);''; and (III) in clause (iii)-- (aa) in subclause (V), by striking ``and'' at the end; (bb) in subclause (VI), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) strategies to integrate laboratory and public health data systems and capabilities to support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results and associated relevant data; ``(VIII) strategies to improve the collection and reporting of relevant, aggregated, deidentified demographic data to inform responses to public health emergencies, including identification of at-risk populations and to address potential health disparities; and ``(IX) strategies to improve the electronic exchange of health information between State and local health departments and health care providers and facilities to improve public health surveillance.''; and (D) in paragraph (6)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and every 5 years thereafter,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,'' (ii) in clause (iii)-- (I) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(V) improve coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with other Federal departments; and ``(VI) implement applicable lessons learned from recent public health emergencies to address gaps in situational awareness and biosurveillance capabilities;''; (iii) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``, including a description of how such steps will further the goals of the network, consistent with paragraph (1); and''; and (v) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) identifies and demonstrates measurable steps the Secretary will take to further develop and integrate infectious disease detection, support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results during a public health emergency, and improve coordination and collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, clinical laboratories, and other entities with expertise in public health surveillance.''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the heads of other appropriate agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services,'' after ``the Secretary''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting ``, including any public-private partnerships or other partnerships entered into to improve such capacity'' before the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Non-duplication of effort.--The Secretary shall ensure that activities carried out under an award under this subsection do not unnecessarily duplicate efforts of other agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services.''; (4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.''; and (5) by striking ``tribal'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal''. SEC. 3. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2824. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall identify strategies to include and leverage, as appropriate, the capabilities to public and private entities, which may include conducting such activities through collaborative partnerships with public and private entities, including academic institutions, and other Federal agencies, consistent with section 319D, as applicable. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''. <all>

Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act

A bill to moderate biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics.

Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W.

D

CO

This bill makes changes to various biosurveillance activities and infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities. These changes include expanding reporting requirements and otherwise modifying the scope of biosurveillance activities with a specific focus on improving the integration of other sources of data (e.g., laboratory results) into applicable surveillance systems. The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. In particular, the CDC must identify strategies to leverage the capabilities of public and private entities, including through collaborative partnerships. The CDC must report annually for five years on its efforts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODERNIZING BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE DATA COLLECTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (D) in paragraph (6)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and every 5 years thereafter,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,'' (ii) in clause (iii)-- (I) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(V) improve coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with other Federal departments; and ``(VI) implement applicable lessons learned from recent public health emergencies to address gaps in situational awareness and biosurveillance capabilities;''; (iii) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``, including a description of how such steps will further the goals of the network, consistent with paragraph (1); and''; and (v) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) identifies and demonstrates measurable steps the Secretary will take to further develop and integrate infectious disease detection, support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results during a public health emergency, and improve coordination and collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, clinical laboratories, and other entities with expertise in public health surveillance. ''; (4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; and (5) by striking ``tribal'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal''. 3. 300hh et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2824. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODERNIZING BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE DATA COLLECTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (D) in paragraph (6)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and every 5 years thereafter,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,'' (ii) in clause (iii)-- (I) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(V) improve coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with other Federal departments; and ``(VI) implement applicable lessons learned from recent public health emergencies to address gaps in situational awareness and biosurveillance capabilities;''; (iii) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``, including a description of how such steps will further the goals of the network, consistent with paragraph (1); and''; and (v) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) identifies and demonstrates measurable steps the Secretary will take to further develop and integrate infectious disease detection, support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results during a public health emergency, and improve coordination and collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, clinical laboratories, and other entities with expertise in public health surveillance. ''; (4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; and (5) by striking ``tribal'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal''. 3. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODERNIZING BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE DATA COLLECTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-4) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``, and local'' and inserting ``, local, and Tribal''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``modernize,'' after ``establish,''; (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, and make recommendations to improve the quality of data collected pursuant to subparagraph (A) to ensure complete, accurate, and timely sharing of such data, as appropriate, across such elements as described in subparagraph (A)'' after ``under subparagraph (A)''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and operating'' and inserting ``, operating, and updating, as appropriate,''; (II) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (III) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (IV) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) in collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, integrate and update applicable existing public health data systems and networks of the Department of Health and Human Services to reflect technological advancements, consistent with section 2823, as applicable. ''; and (D) in paragraph (6)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and every 5 years thereafter,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,'' (ii) in clause (iii)-- (I) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(V) improve coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with other Federal departments; and ``(VI) implement applicable lessons learned from recent public health emergencies to address gaps in situational awareness and biosurveillance capabilities;''; (iii) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``, including a description of how such steps will further the goals of the network, consistent with paragraph (1); and''; and (v) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) identifies and demonstrates measurable steps the Secretary will take to further develop and integrate infectious disease detection, support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results during a public health emergency, and improve coordination and collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, clinical laboratories, and other entities with expertise in public health surveillance. ''; (4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; and (5) by striking ``tribal'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal''. 3. 300hh et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2824. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall identify strategies to include and leverage, as appropriate, the capabilities to public and private entities, which may include conducting such activities through collaborative partnerships with public and private entities, including academic institutions, and other Federal agencies, consistent with section 319D, as applicable. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODERNIZING BIOSURVEILLANCE CAPABILITIES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE DATA COLLECTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-4) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``, and local'' and inserting ``, local, and Tribal''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``modernize,'' after ``establish,''; (B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, and make recommendations to improve the quality of data collected pursuant to subparagraph (A) to ensure complete, accurate, and timely sharing of such data, as appropriate, across such elements as described in subparagraph (A)'' after ``under subparagraph (A)''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and operating'' and inserting ``, operating, and updating, as appropriate,''; (II) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (III) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (IV) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) in collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, integrate and update applicable existing public health data systems and networks of the Department of Health and Human Services to reflect technological advancements, consistent with section 2823, as applicable. ''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (i), by inserting ``and 180 days after the date of enactment of the Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,''; (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``experts in privacy and data security;'' after ``forecasting);''; and (III) in clause (iii)-- (aa) in subclause (V), by striking ``and'' at the end; (bb) in subclause (VI), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(VII) strategies to integrate laboratory and public health data systems and capabilities to support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results and associated relevant data; ``(VIII) strategies to improve the collection and reporting of relevant, aggregated, deidentified demographic data to inform responses to public health emergencies, including identification of at-risk populations and to address potential health disparities; and ``(IX) strategies to improve the electronic exchange of health information between State and local health departments and health care providers and facilities to improve public health surveillance. ''; and (D) in paragraph (6)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting ``and every 5 years thereafter,'' after ``Innovation Act of 2019,'' (ii) in clause (iii)-- (I) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(V) improve coordination and collaboration, as appropriate, with other Federal departments; and ``(VI) implement applicable lessons learned from recent public health emergencies to address gaps in situational awareness and biosurveillance capabilities;''; (iii) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``, including a description of how such steps will further the goals of the network, consistent with paragraph (1); and''; and (v) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) identifies and demonstrates measurable steps the Secretary will take to further develop and integrate infectious disease detection, support rapid and accurate reporting of laboratory test results during a public health emergency, and improve coordination and collaboration with State, local, and Tribal public health officials, clinical laboratories, and other entities with expertise in public health surveillance. ''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the heads of other appropriate agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services,'' after ``the Secretary''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting ``, including any public-private partnerships or other partnerships entered into to improve such capacity'' before the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Non-duplication of effort.--The Secretary shall ensure that activities carried out under an award under this subsection do not unnecessarily duplicate efforts of other agencies and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services. ''; (4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; and (5) by striking ``tribal'' each place it appears and inserting ``Tribal''. 3. 300hh et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2824. EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall identify strategies to include and leverage, as appropriate, the capabilities to public and private entities, which may include conducting such activities through collaborative partnerships with public and private entities, including academic institutions, and other Federal agencies, consistent with section 319D, as applicable. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh et seq.) ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks. ``(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report, to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, regarding an update on progress on activities conducted under this section to develop infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities and any additional information relevant to such efforts.''.

To modernize biosurveillance capabilities and infectious disease data collection, and improve epidemic forecasting and outbreak analytics. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Biosurveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act''. 4) by amending subsection (i) to read as follows: ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated-- ``(1) to carry out subsection (a), $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and ``(2) to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (d), $136,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023. ''; EPIDEMIC FORECASTING AND OUTBREAK ANALYTICS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall continue activities related to the development of infectious disease outbreak analysis capabilities to enhance the prediction, modeling, and forecasting of potential public health emergencies and other infectious disease outbreaks, which may include activities to support preparedness for, and response to, such emergencies and outbreaks. ``(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may consider public health data and, as appropriate, other data sources related to the transmission of such infectious diseases that affect preparedness for, or response to, public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

S.4302

Health

Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022 This bill requires biologics manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration in advance of withdrawing a product from sale.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMPT REPORTS OF MARKETING STATUS BY HOLDERS OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. (a) In General.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j)'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''. (b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Additional One-Time Report.--Within 180 days of the date of enactment of the Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022, all holders of applications approved under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act shall review the information in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and shall submit a written notice to the Secretary-- ``(1) stating that all of the application holder's biological products in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) that are not listed as discontinued are available for sale; or ``(2) including the information required pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), as applicable, for each of the application holder's biological products that are in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and not listed as discontinued, but have been discontinued from sale or never have been available for sale.''. (c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``or (c), the Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``or (c)-- ``(1) the Secretary''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) the Secretary may identify the application holder's biological products as discontinued in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, except that the Secretary shall remove from the list, in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of such Act, any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency.''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act.''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''. <all>

Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes.

Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022

Sen. Kaine, Tim

D

VA

This bill requires biologics manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration in advance of withdrawing a product from sale.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. PROMPT REPORTS OF MARKETING STATUS BY HOLDERS OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. (a) In General.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j)'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``or (c), the Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``or (c)-- ``(1) the Secretary''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) the Secretary may identify the application holder's biological products as discontinued in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, except that the Secretary shall remove from the list, in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of such Act, any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. PROMPT REPORTS OF MARKETING STATUS BY HOLDERS OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. (a) In General.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j)'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMPT REPORTS OF MARKETING STATUS BY HOLDERS OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. (a) In General.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j)'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''. (b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Additional One-Time Report.--Within 180 days of the date of enactment of the Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022, all holders of applications approved under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act shall review the information in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and shall submit a written notice to the Secretary-- ``(1) stating that all of the application holder's biological products in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) that are not listed as discontinued are available for sale; or ``(2) including the information required pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), as applicable, for each of the application holder's biological products that are in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and not listed as discontinued, but have been discontinued from sale or never have been available for sale.''. (c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``or (c), the Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``or (c)-- ``(1) the Secretary''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) the Secretary may identify the application holder's biological products as discontinued in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, except that the Secretary shall remove from the list, in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of such Act, any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency.''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act.''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMPT REPORTS OF MARKETING STATUS BY HOLDERS OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. (a) In General.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j)'' and inserting ``The holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act''; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``(or, in the case of a biological product, the proper name)'' after ``established name''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or abbreviated application number'' and inserting ``, abbreviated application number, or biologics license application number''. (b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Additional One-Time Report.--Within 180 days of the date of enactment of the Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022, all holders of applications approved under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act shall review the information in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and shall submit a written notice to the Secretary-- ``(1) stating that all of the application holder's biological products in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) that are not listed as discontinued are available for sale; or ``(2) including the information required pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), as applicable, for each of the application holder's biological products that are in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) and not listed as discontinued, but have been discontinued from sale or never have been available for sale.''. (c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356i) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``or (c), the Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``or (c)-- ``(1) the Secretary''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) the Secretary may identify the application holder's biological products as discontinued in the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, except that the Secretary shall remove from the list, in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of such Act, any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency.''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act.''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require prompt reports of marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Biologics Market Transparency Act of 2022''. b) Additional One-Time Report.--Subsection (c) of section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. c) Purple Book.--Section 506I of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The Secretary shall update the list published under section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act based on information provided under subsections (a), (b), and (c) by identifying as discontinued biological products that are not available for sale, except that any biological product for which the license has been revoked or suspended for reasons of safety, purity, or potency shall be removed from the list in accordance with section 351(k)(9)(B) of the Public Health Service Act. ''; and (B) in the last sentence-- (i) by striking ``updates to the list'' and inserting ``updates to the lists published under section 505(j)(7)(A) of this Act and section 351(k)(9)(A) of the Public Health Service Act''; and (ii) by striking ``update the list'' and inserting ``update such lists''.

S.1371

Agriculture and Food

America Grows Act of 2021 This bill permanently funds several agencies that perform agriculture research. The bill provides specified funding for the following agencies within the Department of Agriculture: The bill exempts the funding from sequestration, which is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals. It also exempts the budgetary effects of the funding from the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture 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 ``America Grows Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING. (a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (b) Funding Recipients Described.--The funding recipients described in this subsection are-- (1) the Agricultural Research Service; (2) the Economic Research Service; (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (c) Availability.--Each amount appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is appropriated. SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. (a) In General.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16-0327-0-1-600).'' the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). <all>

America Grows Act of 2021

A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research.

America Grows Act of 2021

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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IL

This bill permanently funds several agencies that perform agriculture research. The bill provides specified funding for the following agencies within the Department of Agriculture: The bill exempts the funding from sequestration, which is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals. It also exempts the budgetary effects of the funding from the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture 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 ``America Grows Act of 2021''. 2. FUNDING. (a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (b) Funding Recipients Described.--The funding recipients described in this subsection are-- (1) the Agricultural Research Service; (2) the Economic Research Service; (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (c) Availability.--Each amount appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is appropriated. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. (a) In General.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16-0327-0-1-600).'' the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress).

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture 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 ``America Grows Act of 2021''. 2. FUNDING. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (b) Funding Recipients Described.--The funding recipients described in this subsection are-- (1) the Agricultural Research Service; (2) the Economic Research Service; (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (c) Availability.--Each amount appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is appropriated. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. (a) In General.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16-0327-0-1-600).'' the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress).

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture 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 ``America Grows Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING. (a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (b) Funding Recipients Described.--The funding recipients described in this subsection are-- (1) the Agricultural Research Service; (2) the Economic Research Service; (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (c) Availability.--Each amount appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is appropriated. SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. (a) In General.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16-0327-0-1-600).'' the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). <all>

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture 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 ``America Grows Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING. (a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (b) Funding Recipients Described.--The funding recipients described in this subsection are-- (1) the Agricultural Research Service; (2) the Economic Research Service; (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and (4) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. (c) Availability.--Each amount appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available for obligation through the last day of the fiscal year for which such amount is appropriated. SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM SEQUESTRATION. (a) In General.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16-0327-0-1-600).'' the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). <all>

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. 2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). ( b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. ( a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. ( a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. 2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). ( b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. ( a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. 2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). ( b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. ( a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. 2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). ( b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. a) In General.--There is appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to each funding recipient described in subsection (b) for the programs, projects, and activities of such funding recipient, the following amounts: (1) For fiscal year 2022, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2021, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during fiscal year 2021, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( the following: ``Appropriations made available under section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2021.''. ( a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (

To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research. 2) For each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031, the amount equal to 105 percent of the amount appropriated to that funding recipient under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (3) For fiscal year 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase (if any), during such previous fiscal year, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ( b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) (a) Statutory PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). ( b) Senate PAYGO Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

H.R.4457

Taxation

End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act''. SEC. 2. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CLAIM AWARDS. (a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. (b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605, 2607, or 2608). ``(3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). ``(4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act (15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq.). ``(7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.). ``(11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). ``(12) The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.). ``(13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. ``(16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law-- ``(A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or ``(B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years. <all>

End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards.

End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act

Rep. Horsford, Steven

D

NV

This bill allows a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for attorney fees and court costs in connection with a claim of a consumer protection violation.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act''. SEC. 2. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CLAIM AWARDS. (a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. (b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605, 2607, or 2608). ``(3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). ``(4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act (15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq.). ``(7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.). ``(11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). ``(12) The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.). ``(13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. ``(16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law-- ``(A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or ``(B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act''. SEC. 2. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CLAIM AWARDS. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. (b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605, 2607, or 2608). ``(3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). ``(4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. ``(11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. ``(12) The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. ``(13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. ``(16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law-- ``(A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or ``(B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act''. SEC. 2. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CLAIM AWARDS. (a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. (b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605, 2607, or 2608). ``(3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). ``(4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act (15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq.). ``(7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.). ``(11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). ``(12) The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.). ``(13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. ``(16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law-- ``(A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or ``(B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Double Taxation of Successful Consumer Claims Act''. SEC. 2. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CLAIM AWARDS. (a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. (b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(2) Sections 6, 8, or 9 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 2605, 2607, or 2608). ``(3) The Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.). ``(4) The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.). ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(6) The Credit Repair Organizations Act (15 U.S.C. 1679 et seq.). ``(7) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(10) The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.). ``(11) The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). ``(12) The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.). ``(13) The Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. ``(16) Any provision of Federal, State, or local law, or common law claims permitted under Federal, State, or local law-- ``(A) providing for the enforcement of consumer protection, or ``(B) regulating any aspect of consumer transactions, including claims for unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade or credit practices, or for other actions that cause harm to an individual by a seller or provider of property, services, securities or other investments, money, or credit for personal, family, or household use.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. ( ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. ( ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. ( ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. ( ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Consumer Protection Violation Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(20), the term `consumer protection violation' means an act that is unlawful under any of the following: ``(1) Section 987 of title 10, United States Code. ``(9) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.). ``(14) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards. a) In General.--The first sentence of paragraph (20) of section 62(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``or a claim of a consumer protection violation (as defined in subsection (f))'' after ``section 1862(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(3)(A))''. ( ``(5) The Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). ``(8) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). ``(15) Any provision of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade or credit practices. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to attorney fees and court costs paid during taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act with respect to any judgment or settlement occurring during such taxable years.

S.4001

International Affairs

Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022 This bill requires U.S. representatives to various international organizations to advocate and vote for certain positions relating to Russia, such as (1) calling for the U.N. Human Rights Council to convene a special session on Russia's human rights violations committed during its invasion of Ukraine, (2) opposing Russia's access to International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) systems, and (3) opposing financial assistance to Russia other than assistance that would support a core U.S. interest. The bill also prohibits U.S. law enforcement and executive agencies from recognizing INTERPOL Red Notices issued by Russia. (INTERPOL is an international police organization that facilitates cooperation in law enforcement matters. A Red Notice is a request from an INTERPOL member state seeking the location and arrest of wanted persons for extradition or a similar action.)

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In March and April 2014, the Russian military invaded and annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and the Russian Federation took action to establish pro-Russian separatist States in the Donbas region of Ukraine. (2) The Russian Federation has failed to follow the cease- fire agreements established by the Minsk 1 and Minsk 2 accords, and conflict has been present in Ukraine since such invasion and annexation. (3) Throughout 2021, Russia amassed troops, weapon systems, and hardware on the border of Russia and Ukraine. (4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands are non-starters for NATO and its ``open door policy'', which dates to the alliance's founding, and gives no third-party a say in such deliberations. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. (6) On February 22, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian troops to enter Donetsk and Luhansk on a ``peacekeeping mission'' while setting the stage for a larger invasion. (7) On February 24, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a full-scale invasion, moving beyond the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and initiating attacks throughout broader Ukrainian territory. (8) Russian forces continue to devastate Ukraine's hospitals, schools, homes, and other civilian infrastructure and to threaten nuclear power plants with heavy artillery, multi-launch rocket systems, and munitions systems with no regard for civilian casualties. (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. Russia has plainly violated this commitment with its actions. (10) The precedent for suspending countries from the United Nations Human Rights Council is firm. In 2011, in the wake of Muammar Al-Qadhafi's violent crackdown on anti-government protestors, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Libya's membership in the Council. (11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. (12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. It is the policy of the United States to-- (1) seek suspension of the Russian Federation's membership on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council; (2) seek suspension of the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems, block issuance of Red Notices to the Russian Federation, and not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation; (3) seek suspension of the Russian Federation from the G20 grouping; (4) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action in any international financial institution, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, that could provide resources or relief to the Russian Federation; and (5) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. SEC. 4. ACTIONS REQUIRED. The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States representatives at other international organizations described in section 3 to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to-- (1) call for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session focused on the human rights violations committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine; (2) oppose the Russian Federation's membership on the UN Human Rights Council; (3) oppose the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems; (4) oppose the Russian Federation's participation and membership in the G20 grouping; (5) oppose any development cooperation, official development assistance, programmatic or other trust fund, loan guarantee, or any other form of financial assistance to the Russian Federation, other than assistance that would immediately support a core United States national security interest; (6) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action by any international financial institution that could provide financial resources or other relief to the Russian Federation; and (7) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. SEC. 6. TERMINATION. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. SEC. 7. REPORT REQUIREMENTS. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. (3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4. <all>

Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022

A bill to require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations.

Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022

Sen. Ernst, Joni

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This bill requires U.S. representatives to various international organizations to advocate and vote for certain positions relating to Russia, such as (1) calling for the U.N. Human Rights Council to convene a special session on Russia's human rights violations committed during its invasion of Ukraine, (2) opposing Russia's access to International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) systems, and (3) opposing financial assistance to Russia other than assistance that would support a core U.S. interest. The bill also prohibits U.S. law enforcement and executive agencies from recognizing INTERPOL Red Notices issued by Russia. (INTERPOL is an international police organization that facilitates cooperation in law enforcement matters. A Red Notice is a request from an INTERPOL member state seeking the location and arrest of wanted persons for extradition or a similar action.)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Throughout 2021, Russia amassed troops, weapon systems, and hardware on the border of Russia and Ukraine. These demands are non-starters for NATO and its ``open door policy'', which dates to the alliance's founding, and gives no third-party a say in such deliberations. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. (7) On February 24, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a full-scale invasion, moving beyond the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and initiating attacks throughout broader Ukrainian territory. (8) Russian forces continue to devastate Ukraine's hospitals, schools, homes, and other civilian infrastructure and to threaten nuclear power plants with heavy artillery, multi-launch rocket systems, and munitions systems with no regard for civilian casualties. (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. In 2011, in the wake of Muammar Al-Qadhafi's violent crackdown on anti-government protestors, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Libya's membership in the Council. (12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 4. ACTIONS REQUIRED. The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States representatives at other international organizations described in section 3 to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to-- (1) call for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session focused on the human rights violations committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine; (2) oppose the Russian Federation's membership on the UN Human Rights Council; (3) oppose the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems; (4) oppose the Russian Federation's participation and membership in the G20 grouping; (5) oppose any development cooperation, official development assistance, programmatic or other trust fund, loan guarantee, or any other form of financial assistance to the Russian Federation, other than assistance that would immediately support a core United States national security interest; (6) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action by any international financial institution that could provide financial resources or other relief to the Russian Federation; and (7) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. 5. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. 6. TERMINATION. SEC. 7. REPORT REQUIREMENTS.

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 ``Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Throughout 2021, Russia amassed troops, weapon systems, and hardware on the border of Russia and Ukraine. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. (7) On February 24, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a full-scale invasion, moving beyond the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and initiating attacks throughout broader Ukrainian territory. (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 4. ACTIONS REQUIRED. The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States representatives at other international organizations described in section 3 to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to-- (1) call for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session focused on the human rights violations committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine; (2) oppose the Russian Federation's membership on the UN Human Rights Council; (3) oppose the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems; (4) oppose the Russian Federation's participation and membership in the G20 grouping; (5) oppose any development cooperation, official development assistance, programmatic or other trust fund, loan guarantee, or any other form of financial assistance to the Russian Federation, other than assistance that would immediately support a core United States national security interest; (6) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action by any international financial institution that could provide financial resources or other relief to the Russian Federation; and (7) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. 5. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. 6. SEC. 7. REPORT 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 ``Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In March and April 2014, the Russian military invaded and annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and the Russian Federation took action to establish pro-Russian separatist States in the Donbas region of Ukraine. (2) The Russian Federation has failed to follow the cease- fire agreements established by the Minsk 1 and Minsk 2 accords, and conflict has been present in Ukraine since such invasion and annexation. (3) Throughout 2021, Russia amassed troops, weapon systems, and hardware on the border of Russia and Ukraine. (4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands are non-starters for NATO and its ``open door policy'', which dates to the alliance's founding, and gives no third-party a say in such deliberations. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. (7) On February 24, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a full-scale invasion, moving beyond the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and initiating attacks throughout broader Ukrainian territory. (8) Russian forces continue to devastate Ukraine's hospitals, schools, homes, and other civilian infrastructure and to threaten nuclear power plants with heavy artillery, multi-launch rocket systems, and munitions systems with no regard for civilian casualties. (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. (10) The precedent for suspending countries from the United Nations Human Rights Council is firm. In 2011, in the wake of Muammar Al-Qadhafi's violent crackdown on anti-government protestors, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Libya's membership in the Council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. (12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 4. ACTIONS REQUIRED. The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States representatives at other international organizations described in section 3 to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to-- (1) call for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session focused on the human rights violations committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine; (2) oppose the Russian Federation's membership on the UN Human Rights Council; (3) oppose the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems; (4) oppose the Russian Federation's participation and membership in the G20 grouping; (5) oppose any development cooperation, official development assistance, programmatic or other trust fund, loan guarantee, or any other form of financial assistance to the Russian Federation, other than assistance that would immediately support a core United States national security interest; (6) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action by any international financial institution that could provide financial resources or other relief to the Russian Federation; and (7) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. 5. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. 6. TERMINATION. SEC. 7. REPORT REQUIREMENTS. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Federation Suspension Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In March and April 2014, the Russian military invaded and annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and the Russian Federation took action to establish pro-Russian separatist States in the Donbas region of Ukraine. (2) The Russian Federation has failed to follow the cease- fire agreements established by the Minsk 1 and Minsk 2 accords, and conflict has been present in Ukraine since such invasion and annexation. (3) Throughout 2021, Russia amassed troops, weapon systems, and hardware on the border of Russia and Ukraine. (4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands are non-starters for NATO and its ``open door policy'', which dates to the alliance's founding, and gives no third-party a say in such deliberations. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. (6) On February 22, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian troops to enter Donetsk and Luhansk on a ``peacekeeping mission'' while setting the stage for a larger invasion. (7) On February 24, 2022, President Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a full-scale invasion, moving beyond the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk and initiating attacks throughout broader Ukrainian territory. (8) Russian forces continue to devastate Ukraine's hospitals, schools, homes, and other civilian infrastructure and to threaten nuclear power plants with heavy artillery, multi-launch rocket systems, and munitions systems with no regard for civilian casualties. (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. Russia has plainly violated this commitment with its actions. (10) The precedent for suspending countries from the United Nations Human Rights Council is firm. In 2011, in the wake of Muammar Al-Qadhafi's violent crackdown on anti-government protestors, the United Nations General Assembly suspended Libya's membership in the Council. (11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. (12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 4. ACTIONS REQUIRED. The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the United States representatives at other international organizations described in section 3 to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to-- (1) call for the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session focused on the human rights violations committed by the Russian Federation during its invasion of Ukraine; (2) oppose the Russian Federation's membership on the UN Human Rights Council; (3) oppose the Russian Federation's access to INTERPOL systems; (4) oppose the Russian Federation's participation and membership in the G20 grouping; (5) oppose any development cooperation, official development assistance, programmatic or other trust fund, loan guarantee, or any other form of financial assistance to the Russian Federation, other than assistance that would immediately support a core United States national security interest; (6) oppose any non-humanitarian loan, grant, or other action by any international financial institution that could provide financial resources or other relief to the Russian Federation; and (7) support efforts to censure the Russian Federation in other multilateral organizations, as appropriate. 5. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. 6. TERMINATION. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. SEC. 7. REPORT REQUIREMENTS. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. (3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ( 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. ( 12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. ( (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. ( 3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. ( (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. ( 3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ( 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. ( 12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. ( (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. ( 3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ( 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. ( 12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. ( (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. ( 3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ( 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. ( 12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. These demands were only offered as a justification for a Russian invasion. ( (9) The Russian Federation's position on the United Nations Human Rights Council and other multilateral organizations is predicated on a commitment to international peace and security. 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. (2) A detailed listing of citizens from the Russian Federation employed at or above the P-1 level or equivalent in the United Nations, other multinational organizations, and international financial institutions in which the United States is a member, accompanied by a classified assessment of such citizens' impartiality and efforts, known or suspected, to advance the policy priorities of the Russian Federation. ( 3) A report on efforts to implement the actions described in section 4.

To require the Secretary of State to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to suspend participation of the Russian Federation in certain international organizations. 4) On December 17, 2021, the Russian Federation presented the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a list of security demands, including that NATO would never allow Ukraine, or other former Soviet States, into the alliance. (5) On February 21, 2022, President Vladimir Putin officially recognized the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent States despite international consensus that they remain part of the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ( 11) The grave violations of human rights and the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in its invasion of Ukraine undermine the credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council while the Russian Federation continues to sit on the council. It emboldens United States adversaries to continue to threaten freedom, peace, and security without fear of being diplomatically cut off from the international rules-based order. ( 12) The Russian Federation has repeatedly abused INTERPOL's mechanisms and procedures, including its Red Notices, to harass and seek the arrest and transfer of dissidents and opponents of the Kremlin. PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA ON INTERPOL. The United States shall ban the Russian Federation from accessing any United States information held in databases maintained by INTERPOL, and United States law enforcement and executive agencies shall not recognize Red Notices issued by the Russian Federation. The President may terminate the actions required under sections 3, 4, and 5 after determining and certifying to Congress that the Russian Federation has-- (1) verifiably withdrawn all of its forces from all territory of Ukraine that was not occupied or subject to control by forces or proxies of the Government of the Russian Federation before December 1, 2021; and (2) ceased all hostilities towards Ukraine. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a joint report that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the voting power, shares, and representation of the Russian Federation in the United Nations and other multinational organizations. (

H.R.6379

Finance and Financial Sector

Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act This bill requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Federal Reserve banks to collect assessments and other fees to offset annual appropriations with respect to nonmonetary policy-related administrative costs to the board. The board and the banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to nonmonetary policy-related administrative costs pursuant to appropriations.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. BRINGING THE NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INTO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: ``SEC. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to non-monetary policy related administrative costs pursuant to an appropriations Act. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) Monetary policy.--The term `monetary policy' means a strategy for producing a generally acceptable exchange medium that supports the productive employment of economic resources by reliably serving as both a unit of account and store of value. ``(2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs.-- The term `non-monetary policy related administrative costs' means administrative costs not related to the conduct of monetary policy, and includes-- ``(A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; ``(B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and ``(C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes.

Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act

Rep. Davidson, Warren

R

OH

This bill requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Federal Reserve banks to collect assessments and other fees to offset annual appropriations with respect to nonmonetary policy-related administrative costs to the board. The board and the banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to nonmonetary policy-related administrative costs pursuant to appropriations.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. BRINGING THE NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INTO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: ``SEC. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to non-monetary policy related administrative costs pursuant to an appropriations Act. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) Monetary policy.--The term `monetary policy' means a strategy for producing a generally acceptable exchange medium that supports the productive employment of economic resources by reliably serving as both a unit of account and store of value. ``(2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs.-- The term `non-monetary policy related administrative costs' means administrative costs not related to the conduct of monetary policy, and includes-- ``(A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; ``(B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and ``(C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. BRINGING THE NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INTO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: ``SEC. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) Monetary policy.--The term `monetary policy' means a strategy for producing a generally acceptable exchange medium that supports the productive employment of economic resources by reliably serving as both a unit of account and store of value. ``(2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs.-- The term `non-monetary policy related administrative costs' means administrative costs not related to the conduct of monetary policy, and includes-- ``(A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; ``(B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and ``(C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. BRINGING THE NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INTO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: ``SEC. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to non-monetary policy related administrative costs pursuant to an appropriations Act. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) Monetary policy.--The term `monetary policy' means a strategy for producing a generally acceptable exchange medium that supports the productive employment of economic resources by reliably serving as both a unit of account and store of value. ``(2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs.-- The term `non-monetary policy related administrative costs' means administrative costs not related to the conduct of monetary policy, and includes-- ``(A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; ``(B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and ``(C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act''. SEC. 2. BRINGING THE NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM INTO THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--The Federal Reserve Act is amended by inserting after section 11B the following: ``SEC. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks may only incur obligations or allow and pay expenses with respect to non-monetary policy related administrative costs pursuant to an appropriations Act. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) Monetary policy.--The term `monetary policy' means a strategy for producing a generally acceptable exchange medium that supports the productive employment of economic resources by reliably serving as both a unit of account and store of value. ``(2) Non-monetary policy related administrative costs.-- The term `non-monetary policy related administrative costs' means administrative costs not related to the conduct of monetary policy, and includes-- ``(A) direct operating expenses for supervising and regulating entities supervised and regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, including conducting examinations, conducting stress tests, communicating with the entities regarding supervisory matters and laws, and regulations; ``(B) operating expenses for activities integral to carrying out supervisory and regulatory responsibilities, such as training staff in the supervisory function, research and analysis functions including library subscription services, and collecting and processing regulatory reports filed by supervised institutions; and ``(C) support, overhead, and pension expenses related to the items described under subparagraphs (A) and (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. 11C. APPROPRIATIONS REQUIREMENT FOR NON-MONETARY POLICY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

To amend the Federal Reserve Act to bring the non-monetary policy related functions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System into the appropriations process, and for other purposes. ``(a) Appropriations Requirement.-- ``(1) Recovery of costs of annual appropriation.--The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks shall collect assessments and other fees, as provided under this Act, that are designed to recover the costs to the Government of the annual appropriation to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by Congress. ``(2) Offsetting collections.--Assessments and other fees described under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year-- ``(A) shall be deposited and credited as offsetting collections to the account providing appropriations to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; and ``(B) shall not be collected for any fiscal year except to the extent provided in advance in appropriation Acts. ``(3) Limitation.--This subsection shall only apply to the non-monetary policy related administrative costs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2021.

H.R.186

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Explore America Act of 2021 The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to strengthen economic development across the United States by supporting cultural heritage tourism and historic preservation activities through the Preserve America Program; and (2) to encourage the Director of the National Park Service to partner with gateway communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas) to leverage local cultural and historic heritage tourism assets. SEC. 3. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. (b) Program Metrics.--Chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 311105 as section 311106; and (2) by inserting after section 311104 the following: ``Sec. 311105. Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 311105 and inserting the following: ``311105. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``309201. Definitions. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. Report. ``309204. Authorization of appropriations. ``Sec. 309201. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``Sec. 309202. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. ``Sec. 309203. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. ``Sec. 309204. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902. Partnerships with gateway communities...... 30921''. <all>

Explore America Act of 2021

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets.

Explore America Act of 2021

Rep. Young, Don

R

AK

Explore America Act of 2021 The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2021''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2021''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2021''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2021''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902. Partnerships with gateway communities...... 30921''.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ( ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2021, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3902.

H.R.870

Science, Technology, Communications

National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. This update must include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband 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 ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UPDATE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (4) the term ``COVID-19 pandemic'' means the outbreak and associated public heath, economic, and other societal effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to the emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), and any renewals thereof and any subsequent declarations by the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the coronavirus; (5) the term ``E-Rate program'' means the program set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; (6) the term ``Lifeline'' means the program set forth under subpart E of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; and (7) the term ``national broadband plan'' means the plan required to be submitted by the Commission to the appropriate committees of Congress under section 6001(k) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305(k)). (b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (2) Contents.--The update to the national broadband plan required under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) assess the progress of the United States in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan during the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act; (B) reassess the areas of focus contained within the original national broadband plan, including through-- (i) an analysis of the most effective and efficient mechanisms for ensuring access to broadband internet access service by all people of the United States; (ii) a detailed strategy for achieving-- (I) affordability of broadband internet access service (including through Lifeline); and (II) maximum utilization of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, by the public; (iii) an evaluation of the status of deployment of broadband internet access service, including the progress of projects supported by the grants made pursuant to section 6001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305); and (iv) a plan for use of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, in advancing racial justice, socioeconomic equity, consumer welfare, civic participation, public safety and homeland security, community development, health care delivery, energy independence and efficiency, education, worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth, and other national purposes; (C) examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how the people of the United States-- (i) learn, including-- (I) an analysis of the nature and extent of gaps between students who have access to broadband internet access service at home and students who do not have access to such service; and (II) an identification of specific ways to close the gaps described in subclause (I), including through the E- Rate program and Lifeline; (ii) work, including by developing detailed proposals that could make working from home more practical for workers and more productive for employers; (iii) receive medical information and treatment, including by-- (I) reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of telemedicine programs implemented at the Federal and State levels; and (II) developing proposals for how the programs described in subclause (I) could be improved or expanded; and (iv) participate in civic communications, including by analyzing the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic and the infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service in the United States have had on-- (I) free expression and non- commercial speakers in the United States; and (II) the availability of credible news and information, including public health information, with respect to that pandemic; (D) analyze the change in reliance that the people of the United States will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (E) develop-- (i) short-term proposals to address the reliance described in subparagraph (D); and (ii) a long-term plan to address any systemic privacy and security challenges associated with the use of services described in subparagraph (D). (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. (4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes.

National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G.

D

CA

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. This update must include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.

SEC. UPDATE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (4) the term ``COVID-19 pandemic'' means the outbreak and associated public heath, economic, and other societal effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to the emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 1305(k)). 1305); and (iv) a plan for use of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, in advancing racial justice, socioeconomic equity, consumer welfare, civic participation, public safety and homeland security, community development, health care delivery, energy independence and efficiency, education, worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth, and other national purposes; (C) examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how the people of the United States-- (i) learn, including-- (I) an analysis of the nature and extent of gaps between students who have access to broadband internet access service at home and students who do not have access to such service; and (II) an identification of specific ways to close the gaps described in subclause (I), including through the E- Rate program and Lifeline; (ii) work, including by developing detailed proposals that could make working from home more practical for workers and more productive for employers; (iii) receive medical information and treatment, including by-- (I) reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of telemedicine programs implemented at the Federal and State levels; and (II) developing proposals for how the programs described in subclause (I) could be improved or expanded; and (iv) participate in civic communications, including by analyzing the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic and the infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service in the United States have had on-- (I) free expression and non- commercial speakers in the United States; and (II) the availability of credible news and information, including public health information, with respect to that pandemic; (D) analyze the change in reliance that the people of the United States will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (E) develop-- (i) short-term proposals to address the reliance described in subparagraph (D); and (ii) a long-term plan to address any systemic privacy and security challenges associated with the use of services described in subparagraph (D). (4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website.

UPDATE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (4) the term ``COVID-19 pandemic'' means the outbreak and associated public heath, economic, and other societal effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to the emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 1305(k)). (4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website.

This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. SEC. UPDATE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (4) the term ``COVID-19 pandemic'' means the outbreak and associated public heath, economic, and other societal effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to the emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), and any renewals thereof and any subsequent declarations by the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the coronavirus; (5) the term ``E-Rate program'' means the program set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; (6) the term ``Lifeline'' means the program set forth under subpart E of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; and (7) the term ``national broadband plan'' means the plan required to be submitted by the Commission to the appropriate committees of Congress under section 6001(k) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305(k)). 1305); and (iv) a plan for use of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, in advancing racial justice, socioeconomic equity, consumer welfare, civic participation, public safety and homeland security, community development, health care delivery, energy independence and efficiency, education, worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth, and other national purposes; (C) examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how the people of the United States-- (i) learn, including-- (I) an analysis of the nature and extent of gaps between students who have access to broadband internet access service at home and students who do not have access to such service; and (II) an identification of specific ways to close the gaps described in subclause (I), including through the E- Rate program and Lifeline; (ii) work, including by developing detailed proposals that could make working from home more practical for workers and more productive for employers; (iii) receive medical information and treatment, including by-- (I) reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of telemedicine programs implemented at the Federal and State levels; and (II) developing proposals for how the programs described in subclause (I) could be improved or expanded; and (iv) participate in civic communications, including by analyzing the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic and the infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service in the United States have had on-- (I) free expression and non- commercial speakers in the United States; and (II) the availability of credible news and information, including public health information, with respect to that pandemic; (D) analyze the change in reliance that the people of the United States will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (E) develop-- (i) short-term proposals to address the reliance described in subparagraph (D); and (ii) a long-term plan to address any systemic privacy and security challenges associated with the use of services described in subparagraph (D). (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. (4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband 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 ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UPDATE TO NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (2) the term ``broadband internet access service'' has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; (3) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (4) the term ``COVID-19 pandemic'' means the outbreak and associated public heath, economic, and other societal effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) related to the emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020, under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), and any renewals thereof and any subsequent declarations by the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the coronavirus; (5) the term ``E-Rate program'' means the program set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; (6) the term ``Lifeline'' means the program set forth under subpart E of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations; and (7) the term ``national broadband plan'' means the plan required to be submitted by the Commission to the appropriate committees of Congress under section 6001(k) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305(k)). (b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (2) Contents.--The update to the national broadband plan required under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) assess the progress of the United States in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan during the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act; (B) reassess the areas of focus contained within the original national broadband plan, including through-- (i) an analysis of the most effective and efficient mechanisms for ensuring access to broadband internet access service by all people of the United States; (ii) a detailed strategy for achieving-- (I) affordability of broadband internet access service (including through Lifeline); and (II) maximum utilization of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, by the public; (iii) an evaluation of the status of deployment of broadband internet access service, including the progress of projects supported by the grants made pursuant to section 6001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (47 U.S.C. 1305); and (iv) a plan for use of broadband internet access service, and the infrastructure with respect to that service, in advancing racial justice, socioeconomic equity, consumer welfare, civic participation, public safety and homeland security, community development, health care delivery, energy independence and efficiency, education, worker training, private sector investment, entrepreneurial activity, job creation and economic growth, and other national purposes; (C) examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on how the people of the United States-- (i) learn, including-- (I) an analysis of the nature and extent of gaps between students who have access to broadband internet access service at home and students who do not have access to such service; and (II) an identification of specific ways to close the gaps described in subclause (I), including through the E- Rate program and Lifeline; (ii) work, including by developing detailed proposals that could make working from home more practical for workers and more productive for employers; (iii) receive medical information and treatment, including by-- (I) reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of telemedicine programs implemented at the Federal and State levels; and (II) developing proposals for how the programs described in subclause (I) could be improved or expanded; and (iv) participate in civic communications, including by analyzing the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic and the infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service in the United States have had on-- (I) free expression and non- commercial speakers in the United States; and (II) the availability of credible news and information, including public health information, with respect to that pandemic; (D) analyze the change in reliance that the people of the United States will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and (E) develop-- (i) short-term proposals to address the reliance described in subparagraph (D); and (ii) a long-term plan to address any systemic privacy and security challenges associated with the use of services described in subparagraph (D). (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. (4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

To require the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021''. b) Update.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing an update to the national broadband plan. (3) Subsequent annual reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission submits the report of the Commission required under paragraph (1), and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress of the Commission in achieving the goals of the national broadband plan, as updated under this subsection. ( 4) Public availability.--The Commission shall publish the report submitted under paragraph (1), and each report submitted under paragraph (3), on a publicly available website. (

S.1543

Health

Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 or the STANDUP Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when awarding certain grants for priority mental-health needs, to give preference to state, tribal, and local educational agencies that plan to implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. HHS may also consider suicide rates in the applicable jurisdiction and other factors when awarding the grants. In addition, HHS must coordinate with the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior to provide educational agencies with best practices for these training policies.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. 45]] Public Law 117-100 117th Congress An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training and condition State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and tribal educational agencies receiving funds under section 520A of such Act to establish and implement a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021'' or the ``STANDUP Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) In General.--Title V of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 520A of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) the following: ``SEC. 520B. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33.>> STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> In General.--In awarding funds under section 520A, the Secretary shall give priority to applications under such section from a State educational agency, local educational agency, or Tribal educational agency, submitted directly or through a State or Indian Tribe, for funding for activities in secondary schools, where such agency has implemented, or includes in such application a plan to implement, a student suicide awareness and prevention training policy, which may include applicable youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies implemented through section 520E-- ``(1) establishing and implementing a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy in accordance with subsection (c); ``(2) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(b) Consideration.--In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and [[Page 136 STAT. 46]] implementing, as applicable, a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> provide evidence-based training to students in grades 6 through 12, in coordination with school-based mental health resources, as applicable, regarding-- ``(A) suicide prevention education and awareness, including associated risk factors; ``(B) methods that students can use to seek help; and ``(C) student resources for suicide awareness and prevention; and ``(4) provide for periodic retraining of such students. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(2) The number of students trained, disaggregated by age and grade level. ``(3) The number of help-seeking reports made by students after implementation of such policy. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> make publicly available the policies established by State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal educational agencies pursuant to this section and the training that is available to students and teams pursuant to such policies, in accordance with section 543A; and ``(2) provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training policies, including through the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C, as applicable, to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal agencies. ``(f) <<NOTE: Reports. Summary.>> Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the number of recipients of funds under section 520A who have implemented training policies described in subsection (a)(1) and a summary of the information received under subsection (d). ``(g) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `evidence-based' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. [[Page 136 STAT. 47]] ``(2) The term `local educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to applications for assistance under section 520A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) that are submitted after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 15, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1543 (H.R. 586): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House. <all>

STANDUP Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training and condition State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and tribal educational agencies receiving funds under section 520A of such Act to establish and implement a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy.

STANDUP Act of 2021 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 STANDUP Act of 2021 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 STANDUP Act of 2021 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 STANDUP Act of 2021 Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood

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This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when awarding certain grants for priority mental-health needs, to give preference to state, tribal, and local educational agencies that plan to implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. HHS may also consider suicide rates in the applicable jurisdiction and other factors when awarding the grants. In addition, HHS must coordinate with the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior to provide educational agencies with best practices for these training policies.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>> SHORT TITLE. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. 520B. ``(b) Consideration.--In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and [[Page 136 STAT. 46]] implementing, as applicable, a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(2) The number of students trained, disaggregated by age and grade level. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> make publicly available the policies established by State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal educational agencies pursuant to this section and the training that is available to students and teams pursuant to such policies, in accordance with section 543A; and ``(2) provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training policies, including through the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C, as applicable, to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal agencies. Summary.>> Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the number of recipients of funds under section 520A who have implemented training policies described in subsection (a)(1) and a summary of the information received under subsection (d). [[Page 136 STAT. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to applications for assistance under section 520A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) that are submitted after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 15, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1543 (H.R. 586): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. 520B. ``(b) Consideration.--In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and [[Page 136 STAT. 46]] implementing, as applicable, a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(2) The number of students trained, disaggregated by age and grade level. Summary.>> Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the number of recipients of funds under section 520A who have implemented training policies described in subsection (a)(1) and a summary of the information received under subsection (d). [[Page 136 STAT. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to applications for assistance under section 520A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) that are submitted after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 15, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1543 (H.R. 586): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate. Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>> SHORT TITLE. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) In General.--Title V of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 520A of such Act (42 U.S.C. 520B. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> In General.--In awarding funds under section 520A, the Secretary shall give priority to applications under such section from a State educational agency, local educational agency, or Tribal educational agency, submitted directly or through a State or Indian Tribe, for funding for activities in secondary schools, where such agency has implemented, or includes in such application a plan to implement, a student suicide awareness and prevention training policy, which may include applicable youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies implemented through section 520E-- ``(1) establishing and implementing a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy in accordance with subsection (c); ``(2) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(b) Consideration.--In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and [[Page 136 STAT. 46]] implementing, as applicable, a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(2) The number of students trained, disaggregated by age and grade level. ``(3) The number of help-seeking reports made by students after implementation of such policy. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> make publicly available the policies established by State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal educational agencies pursuant to this section and the training that is available to students and teams pursuant to such policies, in accordance with section 543A; and ``(2) provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training policies, including through the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C, as applicable, to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal agencies. ``(f) <<NOTE: Reports. Summary.>> Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the number of recipients of funds under section 520A who have implemented training policies described in subsection (a)(1) and a summary of the information received under subsection (d). ``(g) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `evidence-based' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. [[Page 136 STAT. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to applications for assistance under section 520A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) that are submitted after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 15, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1543 (H.R. 586): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. 45]] Public Law 117-100 117th Congress An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training and condition State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and tribal educational agencies receiving funds under section 520A of such Act to establish and implement a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 201 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021'' or the ``STANDUP Act of 2021''. 2. STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. (a) In General.--Title V of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 520A of such Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) the following: ``SEC. 520B. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33.>> STUDENT SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan.>> In General.--In awarding funds under section 520A, the Secretary shall give priority to applications under such section from a State educational agency, local educational agency, or Tribal educational agency, submitted directly or through a State or Indian Tribe, for funding for activities in secondary schools, where such agency has implemented, or includes in such application a plan to implement, a student suicide awareness and prevention training policy, which may include applicable youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies implemented through section 520E-- ``(1) establishing and implementing a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy in accordance with subsection (c); ``(2) <<NOTE: Consultation.>> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(b) Consideration.--In giving priority to applicants as described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as appropriate, take into consideration the incidence and prevalence of suicide in the applicable jurisdiction and the costs of establishing and [[Page 136 STAT. 46]] implementing, as applicable, a school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> provide evidence-based training to students in grades 6 through 12, in coordination with school-based mental health resources, as applicable, regarding-- ``(A) suicide prevention education and awareness, including associated risk factors; ``(B) methods that students can use to seek help; and ``(C) student resources for suicide awareness and prevention; and ``(4) provide for periodic retraining of such students. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(2) The number of students trained, disaggregated by age and grade level. ``(3) The number of help-seeking reports made by students after implementation of such policy. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information.>> make publicly available the policies established by State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal educational agencies pursuant to this section and the training that is available to students and teams pursuant to such policies, in accordance with section 543A; and ``(2) provide technical assistance and disseminate best practices on student suicide awareness and prevention training policies, including through the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C, as applicable, to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and Tribal agencies. ``(f) <<NOTE: Reports. Summary.>> Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2024, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives the number of recipients of funds under section 520A who have implemented training policies described in subsection (a)(1) and a summary of the information received under subsection (d). ``(g) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `evidence-based' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. [[Page 136 STAT. 47]] ``(2) The term `local educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 42 USC 290bb-33 note.>> EFFECTIVE DATE. <<NOTE: Applicability.>> The amendment made by this Act shall apply only with respect to applications for assistance under section 520A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-32) that are submitted after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved March 15, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1543 (H.R. 586): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. >> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. >> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. >> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. >> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(4) The term `Tribal educational agency' has the meaning given to the term `tribal educational agency' in section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 44]] SUICIDE TRAINING AND AWARENESS NATIONALLY DELIVERED FOR UNIVERSAL PREVENTION ACT OF 2021 [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Mar. 15, 2022 - [S. 1543]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021. ``(a) <<NOTE: Implementation plan. >> consulting with stakeholders (including principals, teachers, parents, local Tribal officials, and other relevant experts) and, as appropriate, utilizing information, models, and other resources made available by the Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center authorized under section 520C in the development of the policy under paragraph (1); and ``(3) collecting and reporting information in accordance with subsection (d). ``(c) School-Based Student Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Policy.--A school-based student suicide awareness and prevention training policy implemented pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall-- ``(1) be evidence-based; ``(2) be culturally- and linguistically-appropriate; ``(3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ``(d) Collection of Information and Reporting.--Each State educational agency, local educational agency, and Tribal educational agency that receives priority to implement a new training policy pursuant to subsection (a)(1) shall report to the Secretary the following aggregated information, in a manner that protects personal privacy, consistent with applicable Federal and State privacy laws: ``(1) The number of trainings conducted, including the number of student trainings conducted, and the training delivery method used. ``(e) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> Evidence-Based Program Availability.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior to-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Public information. ``(3) The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given to such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 168 (2022): Feb. 28, considered and passed House.

H.R.593

Health

Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to establish a network of entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Eligible entities include tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, service providers, and partnerships of two or more eligible entities.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance 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 ``Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CORONAVIRUS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Eligible Programs.--Grants awarded under subsection (a) may be used-- (1) to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide professional mental health and substance use disorder counseling and referral for other forms of assistance as necessary to assist in the management of mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, through-- (A) telephone helplines and websites; (B) training, including training programs and workshops; (C) support groups; (D) outreach and support activities, including the dissemination of information, materials, and equipment to clients for remote access to mental health and substance use disorder services; and (E) telehealth services; or (2) to enter into contracts, on a multiyear basis, with community-based, direct-service organizations to initiate, expand, or sustain programs described in paragraph (1) and subsection (a). (c) Eligible Entities.--The Secretary may award a grant under this section to an entity that provides evidence-based services and is-- (1) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) or an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an inventory and assessment of efforts, to support individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, by-- (i) the Federal Government, States, and units of local government; (ii) communities comprised of individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (iii) health care providers; and (iv) other appropriate entities, as determined by the Secretary; (B) a description of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (C) a description of how the Secretary can improve coordination and cooperation with other Federal health departments and agencies, including other subagencies of the Department of Health and Human Services such as the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, to best address the mental health and substance use disorders of individuals who are seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (D) an evaluation of the impact that mental health and substance use disorder challenges and health outcomes (including suicide) experienced during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic have on-- (i) the health care workforce and occupations related to pandemic preparedness and response; (ii) workforce readiness in new occupations for employees whose jobs became obsolete; and (iii) community resilience. <all>

Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes.

Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021

Rep. Ryan, Tim

D

OH

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to establish a network of entities that provide mental health and substance use disorder programs during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Eligible entities include tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, service providers, and partnerships of two or more eligible entities.

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. CORONAVIRUS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. 5304)) or an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an inventory and assessment of efforts, to support individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, by-- (i) the Federal Government, States, and units of local government; (ii) communities comprised of individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (iii) health care providers; and (iv) other appropriate entities, as determined by the Secretary; (B) a description of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (C) a description of how the Secretary can improve coordination and cooperation with other Federal health departments and agencies, including other subagencies of the Department of Health and Human Services such as the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, to best address the mental health and substance use disorders of individuals who are seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (D) an evaluation of the impact that mental health and substance use disorder challenges and health outcomes (including suicide) experienced during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic have on-- (i) the health care workforce and occupations related to pandemic preparedness and response; (ii) workforce readiness in new occupations for employees whose jobs became obsolete; and (iii) community resilience.

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. CORONAVIRUS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. 5304)) or an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. CORONAVIRUS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Eligible Programs.--Grants awarded under subsection (a) may be used-- (1) to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide professional mental health and substance use disorder counseling and referral for other forms of assistance as necessary to assist in the management of mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, through-- (A) telephone helplines and websites; (B) training, including training programs and workshops; (C) support groups; (D) outreach and support activities, including the dissemination of information, materials, and equipment to clients for remote access to mental health and substance use disorder services; and (E) telehealth services; or (2) to enter into contracts, on a multiyear basis, with community-based, direct-service organizations to initiate, expand, or sustain programs described in paragraph (1) and subsection (a). (c) Eligible Entities.--The Secretary may award a grant under this section to an entity that provides evidence-based services and is-- (1) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) or an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an inventory and assessment of efforts, to support individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, by-- (i) the Federal Government, States, and units of local government; (ii) communities comprised of individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (iii) health care providers; and (iv) other appropriate entities, as determined by the Secretary; (B) a description of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (C) a description of how the Secretary can improve coordination and cooperation with other Federal health departments and agencies, including other subagencies of the Department of Health and Human Services such as the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, to best address the mental health and substance use disorders of individuals who are seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (D) an evaluation of the impact that mental health and substance use disorder challenges and health outcomes (including suicide) experienced during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic have on-- (i) the health care workforce and occupations related to pandemic preparedness and response; (ii) workforce readiness in new occupations for employees whose jobs became obsolete; and (iii) community resilience.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance 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 ``Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CORONAVIRUS MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ASSISTANCE NETWORK. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Eligible Programs.--Grants awarded under subsection (a) may be used-- (1) to initiate, expand, or sustain programs that provide professional mental health and substance use disorder counseling and referral for other forms of assistance as necessary to assist in the management of mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, through-- (A) telephone helplines and websites; (B) training, including training programs and workshops; (C) support groups; (D) outreach and support activities, including the dissemination of information, materials, and equipment to clients for remote access to mental health and substance use disorder services; and (E) telehealth services; or (2) to enter into contracts, on a multiyear basis, with community-based, direct-service organizations to initiate, expand, or sustain programs described in paragraph (1) and subsection (a). (c) Eligible Entities.--The Secretary may award a grant under this section to an entity that provides evidence-based services and is-- (1) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) or an urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an inventory and assessment of efforts, to support individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic, by-- (i) the Federal Government, States, and units of local government; (ii) communities comprised of individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (iii) health care providers; and (iv) other appropriate entities, as determined by the Secretary; (B) a description of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; (C) a description of how the Secretary can improve coordination and cooperation with other Federal health departments and agencies, including other subagencies of the Department of Health and Human Services such as the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, to best address the mental health and substance use disorders of individuals who are seeking to manage mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (D) an evaluation of the impact that mental health and substance use disorder challenges and health outcomes (including suicide) experienced during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic have on-- (i) the health care workforce and occupations related to pandemic preparedness and response; (ii) workforce readiness in new occupations for employees whose jobs became obsolete; and (iii) community resilience. <all>

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. ( e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. ( e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. ( e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. ( e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( 1603)); (2) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary; (3) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or (4) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (3). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. (

To establish the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to establish a Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network that provides programs for assisting individuals in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, to remain available until expended, or until the date that is 1 year after the conclusion of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 30, 2020, with respect to COVID-19, whichever is earlier. ( e) Report to Congress, Agencies, and Public.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the amount appropriated under subsection (d) is no longer available, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the success of the Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Network under this section in assisting in managing mental health and substance use disorders during or in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic.

H.R.7113

Government Operations and Politics

Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022 or the TSP Act of 2022 This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Specifically, it prohibits TSP funds, including funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in Russia. The bill also prohibits funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window from investing in any subsidiary of such an entity.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

TSP Act of 2022

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

TSP Act of 2022 Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Specifically, it prohibits TSP funds, including funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in Russia. The bill also prohibits funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window from investing in any subsidiary of such an entity.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

S.1183

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill provides guidance related to veterans and medical marijuana that shall be effective for five years. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. The bill requires the VA to report on (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and abuse reduction.

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. (2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. (3) Veterans are twice as likely to die from opioid related overdoses than nonveterans. (4) States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws. (5) Marijuana and its compounds show promise for treating a wide-range of diseases and disorders, including pain management. (6) Medical marijuana in States where it is legal may serve as a less harmful alternative to opioids in treating veterans. SEC. 3. SAFE HARBOR FOR USE BY VETERANS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA. (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or any other Federal law, it shall not be unlawful for-- (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in a State or on Indian land if the use, possession, or transport is authorized and in accordance with the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe; (2) a physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a State or on Indian land where the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe authorizes the use, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, delivery, and transport of medical marijuana; or (3) a physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a treatment program involving medical marijuana that is approved by the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term ``Indian tribe'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. (4) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (5) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have force or effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. STUDIES ON USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY VETERANS. (a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (d) Use of Amounts.--For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs-- (1) $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (a); and (2) $5,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (b). <all>

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

A bill to allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes.

Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.

Sen. Schatz, Brian

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HI

This bill provides guidance related to veterans and medical marijuana that shall be effective for five years. Specifically, the bill authorizes (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state or Native American tribal law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state or on tribal land that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a medical marijuana treatment program in accordance with applicable state or tribal law. The bill requires the VA to report on (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid use and abuse reduction.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. (3) Veterans are twice as likely to die from opioid related overdoses than nonveterans. (4) States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws. (5) Marijuana and its compounds show promise for treating a wide-range of diseases and disorders, including pain management. 3. 801 et seq. ), or any other Federal law, it shall not be unlawful for-- (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in a State or on Indian land if the use, possession, or transport is authorized and in accordance with the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe; (2) a physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a State or on Indian land where the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe authorizes the use, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, delivery, and transport of medical marijuana; or (3) a physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a treatment program involving medical marijuana that is approved by the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). 5304). (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. (4) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have force or effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. STUDIES ON USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY VETERANS. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Use of Amounts.--For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs-- (1) $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (a); and (2) $5,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (b).

SHORT TITLE. 2. (4) States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws. (5) Marijuana and its compounds show promise for treating a wide-range of diseases and disorders, including pain management. 3. 801 et seq. ), or any other Federal law, it shall not be unlawful for-- (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in a State or on Indian land if the use, possession, or transport is authorized and in accordance with the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe; (2) a physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a State or on Indian land where the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe authorizes the use, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, delivery, and transport of medical marijuana; or (3) a physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a treatment program involving medical marijuana that is approved by the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. (4) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. SEC. STUDIES ON USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY VETERANS. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Use of Amounts.--For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs-- (1) $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (a); and (2) $5,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (b).

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. (2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. (3) Veterans are twice as likely to die from opioid related overdoses than nonveterans. (4) States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws. (5) Marijuana and its compounds show promise for treating a wide-range of diseases and disorders, including pain management. (6) Medical marijuana in States where it is legal may serve as a less harmful alternative to opioids in treating veterans. 3. (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq. ), or any other Federal law, it shall not be unlawful for-- (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in a State or on Indian land if the use, possession, or transport is authorized and in accordance with the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe; (2) a physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a State or on Indian land where the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe authorizes the use, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, delivery, and transport of medical marijuana; or (3) a physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a treatment program involving medical marijuana that is approved by the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term ``Indian tribe'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. (4) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (5) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have force or effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. STUDIES ON USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY VETERANS. (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Use of Amounts.--For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs-- (1) $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (a); and (2) $5,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (b).

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. (2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. (3) Veterans are twice as likely to die from opioid related overdoses than nonveterans. (4) States with medical cannabis laws have a 24.8 percent lower mean annual opioid overdose mortality rate compared with States without medical cannabis laws. (5) Marijuana and its compounds show promise for treating a wide-range of diseases and disorders, including pain management. (6) Medical marijuana in States where it is legal may serve as a less harmful alternative to opioids in treating veterans. SEC. 3. SAFE HARBOR FOR USE BY VETERANS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA. (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or any other Federal law, it shall not be unlawful for-- (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in a State or on Indian land if the use, possession, or transport is authorized and in accordance with the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe; (2) a physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a State or on Indian land where the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe authorizes the use, possession, distribution, dispensation, administration, delivery, and transport of medical marijuana; or (3) a physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a treatment program involving medical marijuana that is approved by the law of the applicable State or Indian Tribe. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term ``Indian tribe'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. (4) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802). (5) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have force or effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. STUDIES ON USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY VETERANS. (a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. (d) Use of Amounts.--For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs-- (1) $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (a); and (2) $5,000,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (b). <all>

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. ( (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( 2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. ( b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( 3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( 2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. ( b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( 3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. ( (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( 2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. ( b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( 3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. ( (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( 2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. ( b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( 3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. ( (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( 2) In 2018, opioids accounted for approximately 70 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the United States. ( b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( 3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

To allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Chronic pain affects the veteran population, with almost 60 percent of veterans returning from serving in the Armed Forces in the Middle East, and more than 50 percent of older veterans, who are using the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs living with some form of chronic pain. ( (a) Safe Harbor.--Notwithstanding the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq. ), b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Indian land.--The term ``Indian land'' means any of the Indian lands, as that term is defined in section 824(b) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1680n). ( (3) Physician.--The term ``physician'' means a physician appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under section 7401(1) of title 38, United States Code. ( a) Study on Effects of Medical Marijuana on Veterans in Pain.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain. ( (b) Study on Use by Veterans of State Medical Marijuana Programs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that are approved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, and a reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the study required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study, which shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate. (

S.4935

Public Lands and Natural Resources

More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022 This bill addresses initial responses to wildfires on certain public lands, including by authorizing certain persons to take aggressive action to put out such a fire and eliminating such a person's liability for that action.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Initial attack.--The term ``initial attack'' means an aggressive action to put a fire out by the first resources to arrive, consistent with firefighter and public safety and values to be protected. (2) National forest.--The term ``National Forest'' means a unit of the National Forest System located west of the 100th meridian. (3) Public land.--The term ``public land'' has the meaning given the term ``public lands'' in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, with respect to a National Forest; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public land. SEC. 3. NOTIFICATION AND TRAINING. (a) In General.--With respect to each qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) notify each person who is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit of-- (A) the strategic response zone in which the contractor is authorized to carry out the work; (B) the potential-fire response strategy developed for that strategic response zone; (C) each training offered under paragraph (2); and (D) the financial incentive established under paragraph (3) for attending that training; (2) in coordination with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, offer a 1-day training in the vicinity of that qualifying unit each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2024, in basic firefighting safety and resource protection, specifically for persons who routinely carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; and (3) provide, not more frequently than once per fiscal year for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $1,000 to each company described in subsection (b). (b) Company Described.--A company referred to in subsection (a)(3) is a company-- (1) to which the Administrator of General Services has assigned a Unique Entity Identifier; (2) that-- (A) has placed not fewer than 1 bid to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit during the previous fiscal year; or (B) is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit during that fiscal year; (3) each of the employees of which that may carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit attends a training offered under subsection (a)(2); and (4) that submits to the Secretary concerned a certification of attendance described in paragraph (3) at such time and in such manner as the Secretary concerned may prescribe. SEC. 4. INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), on discovery of a wildfire within the boundaries of a qualifying unit by a person described in subsection (b), the person may undertake initial attack within the qualifying unit on the wildfire, including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, if-- (1) the person has completed a training offered under section 3(a)(2) or a similar training, as determined by the Secretary concerned; (2) the total area burned by the wildfire is approximately 5 acres or less in size; and (3) the initial attack on the wildfire is consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring. (b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. (c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). (e) Liability.-- (1) Liability of persons.--A person undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to enforcement, civil or criminal penalties, citizen suits, or any other liability (including any liability for response costs, damage to natural resources, or contribution) for undertaking the initial attack. (2) Liability of the federal government.--The Secretary concerned shall not be liable for an initial attack undertaken by a person pursuant to subsection (a). (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. SEC. 5. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES. As part of an authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) establish and operate a decision support tool, to be known as a ``project activity level'', to support regulation for fire prevention purposes of an authorized party carrying out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit; and (2) require the authorized party to have appropriate personnel, tools, and equipment onsite and immediately available for suppressing operations fires, negligent fires, and other fires in the work area. SEC. 6. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may-- (1) authorize any State or local firefighting agency to undertake initial attack on a wildfire described in subsection (b), including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, without further approval by the Secretary concerned, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring; and (2) enter into partnerships with State and local firefighting agencies to dispatch multiple firefighting resources located near a wildfire described in subsection (b) to undertake initial attack on the wildfire, including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring. (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres. <all>

More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022

A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests.

More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022

Sen. Manchin, Joe, III

D

WV

This bill addresses initial responses to wildfires on certain public lands, including by authorizing certain persons to take aggressive action to put out such a fire and eliminating such a person's liability for that action.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1702). (4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. 3. NOTIFICATION AND TRAINING. (a) In General.--With respect to each qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) notify each person who is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit of-- (A) the strategic response zone in which the contractor is authorized to carry out the work; (B) the potential-fire response strategy developed for that strategic response zone; (C) each training offered under paragraph (2); and (D) the financial incentive established under paragraph (3) for attending that training; (2) in coordination with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, offer a 1-day training in the vicinity of that qualifying unit each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2024, in basic firefighting safety and resource protection, specifically for persons who routinely carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; and (3) provide, not more frequently than once per fiscal year for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $1,000 to each company described in subsection (b). INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. (b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. (e) Liability.-- (1) Liability of persons.--A person undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to enforcement, civil or criminal penalties, citizen suits, or any other liability (including any liability for response costs, damage to natural resources, or contribution) for undertaking the initial attack. 5. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES. SEC. 6. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1702). (4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. 3. NOTIFICATION AND TRAINING. (a) In General.--With respect to each qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) notify each person who is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit of-- (A) the strategic response zone in which the contractor is authorized to carry out the work; (B) the potential-fire response strategy developed for that strategic response zone; (C) each training offered under paragraph (2); and (D) the financial incentive established under paragraph (3) for attending that training; (2) in coordination with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, offer a 1-day training in the vicinity of that qualifying unit each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2024, in basic firefighting safety and resource protection, specifically for persons who routinely carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; and (3) provide, not more frequently than once per fiscal year for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $1,000 to each company described in subsection (b). INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. (b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. (e) Liability.-- (1) Liability of persons.--A person undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to enforcement, civil or criminal penalties, citizen suits, or any other liability (including any liability for response costs, damage to natural resources, or contribution) for undertaking the initial attack. 5. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES. SEC. 6. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Initial attack.--The term ``initial attack'' means an aggressive action to put a fire out by the first resources to arrive, consistent with firefighter and public safety and values to be protected. 1702). (4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. 3. NOTIFICATION AND TRAINING. (a) In General.--With respect to each qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) notify each person who is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit of-- (A) the strategic response zone in which the contractor is authorized to carry out the work; (B) the potential-fire response strategy developed for that strategic response zone; (C) each training offered under paragraph (2); and (D) the financial incentive established under paragraph (3) for attending that training; (2) in coordination with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, offer a 1-day training in the vicinity of that qualifying unit each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2024, in basic firefighting safety and resource protection, specifically for persons who routinely carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; and (3) provide, not more frequently than once per fiscal year for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $1,000 to each company described in subsection (b). INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. (b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). (e) Liability.-- (1) Liability of persons.--A person undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to enforcement, civil or criminal penalties, citizen suits, or any other liability (including any liability for response costs, damage to natural resources, or contribution) for undertaking the initial attack. (2) Liability of the federal government.--The Secretary concerned shall not be liable for an initial attack undertaken by a person pursuant to subsection (a). 5. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES. As part of an authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) establish and operate a decision support tool, to be known as a ``project activity level'', to support regulation for fire prevention purposes of an authorized party carrying out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit; and (2) require the authorized party to have appropriate personnel, tools, and equipment onsite and immediately available for suppressing operations fires, negligent fires, and other fires in the work area. SEC. 6. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may-- (1) authorize any State or local firefighting agency to undertake initial attack on a wildfire described in subsection (b), including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, without further approval by the Secretary concerned, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring; and (2) enter into partnerships with State and local firefighting agencies to dispatch multiple firefighting resources located near a wildfire described in subsection (b) to undertake initial attack on the wildfire, including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Initial attack.--The term ``initial attack'' means an aggressive action to put a fire out by the first resources to arrive, consistent with firefighter and public safety and values to be protected. (2) National forest.--The term ``National Forest'' means a unit of the National Forest System located west of the 100th meridian. (3) Public land.--The term ``public land'' has the meaning given the term ``public lands'' in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. 3. NOTIFICATION AND TRAINING. (a) In General.--With respect to each qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) notify each person who is authorized to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit of-- (A) the strategic response zone in which the contractor is authorized to carry out the work; (B) the potential-fire response strategy developed for that strategic response zone; (C) each training offered under paragraph (2); and (D) the financial incentive established under paragraph (3) for attending that training; (2) in coordination with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, offer a 1-day training in the vicinity of that qualifying unit each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2024, in basic firefighting safety and resource protection, specifically for persons who routinely carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; and (3) provide, not more frequently than once per fiscal year for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter, $1,000 to each company described in subsection (b). INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. (b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. (c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). (e) Liability.-- (1) Liability of persons.--A person undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a) shall not be subject to enforcement, civil or criminal penalties, citizen suits, or any other liability (including any liability for response costs, damage to natural resources, or contribution) for undertaking the initial attack. (2) Liability of the federal government.--The Secretary concerned shall not be liable for an initial attack undertaken by a person pursuant to subsection (a). (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. 5. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES. As part of an authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of a qualifying unit, the Secretary concerned shall-- (1) establish and operate a decision support tool, to be known as a ``project activity level'', to support regulation for fire prevention purposes of an authorized party carrying out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work within the boundaries of the qualifying unit; and (2) require the authorized party to have appropriate personnel, tools, and equipment onsite and immediately available for suppressing operations fires, negligent fires, and other fires in the work area. SEC. 6. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may-- (1) authorize any State or local firefighting agency to undertake initial attack on a wildfire described in subsection (b), including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, without further approval by the Secretary concerned, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring; and (2) enter into partnerships with State and local firefighting agencies to dispatch multiple firefighting resources located near a wildfire described in subsection (b) to undertake initial attack on the wildfire, including suppressing, containing, or extinguishing the wildfire, if consistent with the potential-fire response strategy for the strategic response zone in which the wildfire is occurring. (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( 3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. ( (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( 3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. ( (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( 3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. ( (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( 3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. ( (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( (3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.

To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to implement measures to better prepare for and more quickly respond to wildfires on certain public land and in certain National Forests. 4) Qualifying unit.--The term ``qualifying unit'' means a National Forest or unit of public land for which the Secretary concerned has developed potential operational delineations for wildfires. ( INITIAL ATTACK OF WILDFIRES BY TRAINED PERSONS. b) Person Described.--A person referred to in subsection (a) is-- (1) a person described in section 3(a)(1); (2) a landowner who-- (A) owns not fewer than 1,000 acres of land adjacent to a qualifying unit; and (B) routinely carries out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work; or (3) an employee of a landowner described in paragraph (2) the employment of whom relates to timber harvesting work or vegetation management work on the land described in that paragraph. ( c) Notification Requirement.--If a person undertakes an initial attack authorized under subsection (a), the person, to the maximum extent practicable, shall immediately-- (1) alert the local emergency dispatch center; and (2) notify the Secretary concerned of-- (A) the location of the wildfire; and (B) the initial attack being undertaken. (d) Reimbursement of Costs.--The Secretary concerned shall not provide reimbursement or compensation to a person for undertaking an initial attack authorized under subsection (a). ( 3) Savings clause.--Nothing in paragraph (1) limits the liability of-- (A) any person not authorized to undertake an initial attack under subsection (a); (B) a person that was responsible for starting the applicable fire; or (C) a person described in section 3(a)(1) that was not in compliance with the terms of the authorization to carry out timber harvesting work or vegetation management work provided by the Secretary concerned. STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSE. ( (b) Wildfire Described.--A wildfire referred to in subsection (a) is a wildfire that-- (1) is located within the boundaries of a qualifying unit; and (2) has burned not more than approximately 10 acres.

S.2223

Agriculture and Food

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to grant programs administered by the Forest Service to promote wood products. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and modifies a program that supports capital costs for installing community wood energy systems and building innovative wood products facilities, including by increasing the maximum grant amount per facility. The bill also modifies a program that provides grants to develop and expand the market for innovative wood products. Specifically, the bill (1) modifies the grant priorities, and (2) increases the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by such a grant.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMMUNITY WOOD FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM. Section 9013 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``energy and wood innovation'' and inserting ``facilities grant''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``woody biomass, including'' and inserting ``primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``35'' and inserting ``50''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``exceed--'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``exceed $5,000,000.''; (6) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``or market competitiveness'' after ``cost effectiveness''; (7) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing''; (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy'' and inserting ``15 megawatts of thermal energy''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; and (9) in subsection (h), by striking ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''. <all>

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes.

Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne

D

CA

This bill makes changes to grant programs administered by the Forest Service to promote wood products. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and modifies a program that supports capital costs for installing community wood energy systems and building innovative wood products facilities, including by increasing the maximum grant amount per facility. The bill also modifies a program that provides grants to develop and expand the market for innovative wood products. Specifically, the bill (1) modifies the grant priorities, and (2) increases the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by such a grant.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMMUNITY WOOD FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM. Section 9013 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``energy and wood innovation'' and inserting ``facilities grant''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``woody biomass, including'' and inserting ``primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``35'' and inserting ``50''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``exceed--'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``exceed $5,000,000.''; (6) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``or market competitiveness'' after ``cost effectiveness''; (7) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing''; (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy'' and inserting ``15 megawatts of thermal energy''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; and (9) in subsection (h), by striking ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''. <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 ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. 2. COMMUNITY WOOD FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM. Section 9013 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``energy and wood innovation'' and inserting ``facilities grant''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``woody biomass, including'' and inserting ``primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``35'' and inserting ``50''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``exceed--'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``exceed $5,000,000. SEC. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMMUNITY WOOD FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM. Section 9013 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``energy and wood innovation'' and inserting ``facilities grant''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``woody biomass, including'' and inserting ``primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``35'' and inserting ``50''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``exceed--'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``exceed $5,000,000.''; (6) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``or market competitiveness'' after ``cost effectiveness''; (7) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing''; (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy'' and inserting ``15 megawatts of thermal energy''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; and (9) in subsection (h), by striking ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''. <all>

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMMUNITY WOOD FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM. Section 9013 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8113) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``energy and wood innovation'' and inserting ``facilities grant''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``woody biomass, including'' and inserting ``primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Energy and Wood Innovation'' and inserting ``Facilities Grant''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``35'' and inserting ``50''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); and (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``exceed--'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``exceed $5,000,000.''; (6) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by inserting ``or market competitiveness'' after ``cost effectiveness''; (7) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (C) in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing''; (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy'' and inserting ``15 megawatts of thermal energy''; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''; and (9) in subsection (h), by striking ``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''. <all>

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act of 2021''. WOOD INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM. Section 8643 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``innovation'' and inserting ``innovations''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Incentivizing Use of Existing Milling'' and inserting ``Expanding Forest Products Manufacturing''; and (B) by striking ``use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill'' and inserting ``construction, use, or retrofitting for forest products manufacturing''; and (3) in subsection (d), by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the amount''.

H.R.4042

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021 This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATION. (a) In General.--If, with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration, an appropriation measure for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect, amounts in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund not otherwise appropriated shall be available to the Administrator for continuing programs, projects, or activities (including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) that were conducted with amounts made available for the Federal Aviation Administration, including for the accounts ``Federal Aviation Administration--Operations'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Facilities and Equipment'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Research, Engineering, and Development'', and ``Federal Aviation Administration--Grants-in-Aid for Airports'' in the preceding fiscal year-- (1) in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or (2) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, then in a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (c) Availability.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of a lapse in appropriations and ending with the earlier of-- (1) the date on which-- (A) the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year becomes law (whether or not such law provides for such program, project, or activity); or (B) a joint resolution making continuing appropriations becomes law; or (2) the date that is 30 days after the first day of a lapse in appropriations. (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. (e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. (f) Expenditures and Obligations.--Expenditures and obligations made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation bill or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations until the end of a fiscal year providing for such program, project, or activity for such period becomes law. (g) Expenditure Authority.--Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``or the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021;''. (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. Union Calendar No. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No. 117-665, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A.

D

OR

This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATION. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. (e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. (f) Expenditures and Obligations.--Expenditures and obligations made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation bill or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations until the end of a fiscal year providing for such program, project, or activity for such period becomes law. (g) Expenditure Authority.--Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``or the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021;''. Union Calendar No. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No. 117-665, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATION. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. (f) Expenditures and Obligations.--Expenditures and obligations made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation bill or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations until the end of a fiscal year providing for such program, project, or activity for such period becomes law. (g) Expenditure Authority.--Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``or the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021;''. Union Calendar No. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No. 117-665, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATION. (a) In General.--If, with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration, an appropriation measure for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect, amounts in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund not otherwise appropriated shall be available to the Administrator for continuing programs, projects, or activities (including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) that were conducted with amounts made available for the Federal Aviation Administration, including for the accounts ``Federal Aviation Administration--Operations'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Facilities and Equipment'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Research, Engineering, and Development'', and ``Federal Aviation Administration--Grants-in-Aid for Airports'' in the preceding fiscal year-- (1) in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or (2) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, then in a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (c) Availability.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of a lapse in appropriations and ending with the earlier of-- (1) the date on which-- (A) the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year becomes law (whether or not such law provides for such program, project, or activity); or (B) a joint resolution making continuing appropriations becomes law; or (2) the date that is 30 days after the first day of a lapse in appropriations. (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. (e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. (f) Expenditures and Obligations.--Expenditures and obligations made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation bill or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations until the end of a fiscal year providing for such program, project, or activity for such period becomes law. (g) Expenditure Authority.--Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``or the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021;''. (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. Union Calendar No. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No. 117-665, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVENT OF A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATION. (a) In General.--If, with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration, an appropriation measure for a fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect, amounts in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund not otherwise appropriated shall be available to the Administrator for continuing programs, projects, or activities (including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) that were conducted with amounts made available for the Federal Aviation Administration, including for the accounts ``Federal Aviation Administration--Operations'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Facilities and Equipment'', ``Federal Aviation Administration-- Research, Engineering, and Development'', and ``Federal Aviation Administration--Grants-in-Aid for Airports'' in the preceding fiscal year-- (1) in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or (2) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, then in a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. (c) Availability.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of a lapse in appropriations and ending with the earlier of-- (1) the date on which-- (A) the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year becomes law (whether or not such law provides for such program, project, or activity); or (B) a joint resolution making continuing appropriations becomes law; or (2) the date that is 30 days after the first day of a lapse in appropriations. (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. (e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. (f) Expenditures and Obligations.--Expenditures and obligations made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation bill or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations until the end of a fiscal year providing for such program, project, or activity for such period becomes law. (g) Expenditure Authority.--Section 9502(d)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``or the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021;''. (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. Union Calendar No. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No. 117-665, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Rate for Operations.--Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate for operations not greater than-- (1) the rate for operations provided for in the regular appropriation Act providing for such program, project, or activity for the preceding fiscal year; or (2) in the absence of such an Act, the rate for operations provided for such program, project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year. ( (d) Terms and Conditions.--An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under applicable law on the first day of the applicable lapse in appropriations. ( e) End of Fiscal Year.--If this section is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, funding levels shall continue as provided in this section for the next fiscal year. ( (h) Termination.--This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during any portion of a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- (1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or (2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period. 484 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4042 [Report No.

H.R.9295

Native Americans

This bill recognizes Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as an Alaska Native village corporation, subject to certain conditions, and Alexander Creek village as an Alaska Native village. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, must submit to the Department of the Interior any amendments to its state corporate charter that are necessary to convert from a group corporation to a village corporation. The bill requires Interior to offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, to settle aboriginal land claims and any other claims against the United States. As a condition of recognition as a village corporation, Alexander Creek, Incorporated must enter into such an agreement with Interior no later than 13 months after this bill's enactment. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, must notify its members that (1) they will cease to receive benefits from Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, individually as at-large shareholders, and (2) all future resource payments shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 43. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Alexander creek, incorporated.--The term `Alexander Creek, Incorporated' means Alexander Creek, Incorporated, the entity organized and recognized-- ``(A) on the day before the date of enactment of this section, as a Group Corporation; and ``(B) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, as a Village Corporation. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). ``(3) Region.--The term `Region' means Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, the appropriate Regional Corporation for Alexander Creek, Incorporated, under section 14(h). ``(b) Recognition of Alexander Creek.--Notwithstanding section 1432(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(2) Condition.--As a condition of recognition as a Village Corporation under this Act, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (1) by not later than 13 months after the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(4) Treatment for federal property purposes.-- ``(A) Coordination with gsa.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of General Services with respect to any surplus property to be transferred to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to the agreement under this subsection. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(e) Shareholder Participation.-- ``(1) In general.--Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall notify each member of Alexander Creek village that-- ``(A) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, the members shall cease to receive benefits from the Region as at-large shareholders pursuant to section 7(m); and ``(B) all future resource payments from the Region shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to section 7(j). ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''. <all>

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes.

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler

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This bill recognizes Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as an Alaska Native village corporation, subject to certain conditions, and Alexander Creek village as an Alaska Native village. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, must submit to the Department of the Interior any amendments to its state corporate charter that are necessary to convert from a group corporation to a village corporation. The bill requires Interior to offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, to settle aboriginal land claims and any other claims against the United States. As a condition of recognition as a village corporation, Alexander Creek, Incorporated must enter into such an agreement with Interior no later than 13 months after this bill's enactment. Alexander Creek, Incorporated, must notify its members that (1) they will cease to receive benefits from Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, individually as at-large shareholders, and (2) all future resource payments shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Alexander creek, incorporated.--The term `Alexander Creek, Incorporated' means Alexander Creek, Incorporated, the entity organized and recognized-- ``(A) on the day before the date of enactment of this section, as a Group Corporation; and ``(B) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, as a Village Corporation. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(4) Treatment for federal property purposes.-- ``(A) Coordination with gsa.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of General Services with respect to any surplus property to be transferred to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to the agreement under this subsection. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(e) Shareholder Participation.-- ``(1) In general.--Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall notify each member of Alexander Creek village that-- ``(A) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, the members shall cease to receive benefits from the Region as at-large shareholders pursuant to section 7(m); and ``(B) all future resource payments from the Region shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to section 7(j). ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Alexander creek, incorporated.--The term `Alexander Creek, Incorporated' means Alexander Creek, Incorporated, the entity organized and recognized-- ``(A) on the day before the date of enactment of this section, as a Group Corporation; and ``(B) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, as a Village Corporation. ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(4) Treatment for federal property purposes.-- ``(A) Coordination with gsa.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of General Services with respect to any surplus property to be transferred to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to the agreement under this subsection. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Alexander creek, incorporated.--The term `Alexander Creek, Incorporated' means Alexander Creek, Incorporated, the entity organized and recognized-- ``(A) on the day before the date of enactment of this section, as a Group Corporation; and ``(B) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, as a Village Corporation. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). ``(3) Region.--The term `Region' means Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, the appropriate Regional Corporation for Alexander Creek, Incorporated, under section 14(h). ``(b) Recognition of Alexander Creek.--Notwithstanding section 1432(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(2) Condition.--As a condition of recognition as a Village Corporation under this Act, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (1) by not later than 13 months after the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(4) Treatment for federal property purposes.-- ``(A) Coordination with gsa.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of General Services with respect to any surplus property to be transferred to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to the agreement under this subsection. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(e) Shareholder Participation.-- ``(1) In general.--Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall notify each member of Alexander Creek village that-- ``(A) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, the members shall cease to receive benefits from the Region as at-large shareholders pursuant to section 7(m); and ``(B) all future resource payments from the Region shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to section 7(j). ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 43. ALEXANDER CREEK RECOGNITION. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Alexander creek, incorporated.--The term `Alexander Creek, Incorporated' means Alexander Creek, Incorporated, the entity organized and recognized-- ``(A) on the day before the date of enactment of this section, as a Group Corporation; and ``(B) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, as a Village Corporation. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). ``(3) Region.--The term `Region' means Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, the appropriate Regional Corporation for Alexander Creek, Incorporated, under section 14(h). ``(b) Recognition of Alexander Creek.--Notwithstanding section 1432(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487; 94 Stat. 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(2) Condition.--As a condition of recognition as a Village Corporation under this Act, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary to achieve the purposes described in paragraph (1) by not later than 13 months after the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(4) Treatment for federal property purposes.-- ``(A) Coordination with gsa.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Administrator of General Services with respect to any surplus property to be transferred to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to the agreement under this subsection. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(e) Shareholder Participation.-- ``(1) In general.--Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall notify each member of Alexander Creek village that-- ``(A) effective beginning on the date of enactment of this section, the members shall cease to receive benefits from the Region as at-large shareholders pursuant to section 7(m); and ``(B) all future resource payments from the Region shall be retained by Alexander Creek, Incorporated, pursuant to section 7(j). ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''. <all>

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. ``(2) Alexander creek village.--The term `Alexander Creek village' means the community-- ``(A) located in T. 15 N., R. 7 W., Seward Meridian, in the State; and ``(B) recognized as a Native village under subsection (b)(2). 2543) and the deadline described in section 11(b)(3), subject to the requirements of this section-- ``(1) Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation pursuant to this Act; and ``(2) Alexander Creek village shall be recognized as a Native village, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(3) Parity.--To the maximum extent practicable, the agreement under this subsection shall achieve parity, with respect to approximate value, with similar agreements of other Village Corporations. ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A). ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(d) Agreement.-- ``(1) Negotiations.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall offer to enter into negotiations with Alexander Creek, Incorporated, for the purposes of fairly and equitably settling-- ``(A) the aboriginal land claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated; and ``(B) any other claims of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, against the United States. ``(C) Surplus property.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be eligible to receive real property declared to be surplus under section 1303 of title 40, United States Code, for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(f) Construction Relating to Land Entitlements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in this section with respect to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, nothing in this section modifies or amends any land conveyance entitlements or conveyance agreement between-- ``(A) the Region and Village Corporations other than Alexander Creek, Incorporated; ``(B) the Region and the Federal Government; and ``(C) any party described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and the State. ``(2) Current alexander creek, incorporated, land.--Nothing in this section reduces the land entitlement of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, as a Group Corporation before the date of enactment of this section, including any land selected by and conveyed to Alexander Creek, Incorporated, before that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Incorporated, is recognized as a Village Corporation under that Act, and for other purposes. ``(c) Organization of Alexander Creek, Incorporated.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall submit to the Secretary-- ``(1) any amendments to the State corporate charter of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, necessary to convert Alexander Creek, Incorporated, from a Group Corporation to a Village Corporation; and ``(2) if necessary, any amendments to the State corporate charter or governing business documents of Alexander Creek, Incorporated, that fulfill the terms of the agreement described in subsection (d). ``(B) Status as a state and state agency.-- Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 549(a) of title 40, United States Code, Alexander Creek, Incorporated, shall be considered to be a `State' and a `State agency' under that section for purposes of the agreement under this subsection. ``(2) Liability.--The Region shall not be liable under any State, Federal, or local law, or under State or Federal common law, for damages arising out of or relating to the cessation of payments to members of Alexander Creek village under paragraph (1)(A).

H.R.8089

Congress

On the Clock Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves is in session (other than a pro forma session).

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--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. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

On the Clock Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes.

On the Clock Act

Rep. Phillips, Dean

D

MN

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves is in session (other than a pro forma session).

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--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. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--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. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--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. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--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. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

S.469

Transportation and Public Works

Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act This bill directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish and facilitate a Women of Trucking Advisory Board to review and report on policies and programs that (1) provide education, training, mentorship, or outreach to women in the trucking industry; and (2) recruit, retain, or advance women into the trucking industry.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Women in Trucking Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) women make up 47 percent of the workforce of the United States; (2) women are significantly underrepresented in the trucking industry, holding only 24 percent of all transportation and warehousing jobs and representing only-- (A) 6.6 percent of truck drivers; (B) 12.5 percent of all workers in truck transportation; and (C) 8 percent of freight firm owners; (3) given the total number of women truck drivers, women are underrepresented in the truck-driving workforce; and (4) women truck drivers have been shown to be 20 percent less likely than male counterparts to be involved in a crash. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING WOMEN IN TRUCKING. It is the sense of Congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit and retention of careers in trucking by women, including through programs that support recruitment, driver training, and mentorship. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). (3) Large trucking company.--The term ``large trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with more than 100 power units. (4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. (5) Power unit.--The term ``power unit'' means a self- propelled vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. SEC. 5. WOMEN OF TRUCKING ADVISORY BOARD. (a) Establishment.--To encourage women to enter the field of trucking, the Administrator shall establish and facilitate an advisory board, to be known as the ``Women of Trucking Advisory Board'', to review and report on policies and programs-- (1) to provide education, training, mentorship, or outreach to women in the trucking industry; and (2) to recruit, retain, or advance women in the trucking industry. (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). (2) Appointment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall appoint the members of the Board, of whom-- (i) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of large trucking companies; (ii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies; (iii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of small trucking companies; (iv) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry; (v) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of trucking business associations; (vi) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of independent owner-operators; (vii) not fewer than 1 shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver; and (viii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of an institution of higher education or trucking trade school. (B) Diversity.--A member of the Board appointed under any of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) may not be appointed under any other clause of that subparagraph. (3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. (4) Compensation.--A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. (c) Duties.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall identify-- (A) barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage women from pursuing and retaining careers in trucking, including-- (i) any differences between women minority groups; (ii) any differences between women who live in rural, suburban, and urban areas; and (iii) any safety risks unique to the trucking industry; (B) ways in which the functions of trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, training and education providers, and trucking associations may be coordinated to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in trucking; (C) opportunities to expand existing opportunities for women in the trucking industry; and (D) opportunities to enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, advancement, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women. (2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit to the Administrator a report containing the findings and recommendations of the Board, including recommendations that companies, associations, institutions, other organizations, or the Administrator may adopt-- (A) to address any industry trends identified under paragraph (1)(A); (B) to coordinate the functions of trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, and trucking associations in a manner that facilitates support for women pursuing careers in trucking; (C)(i) to take advantage of any opportunities identified under paragraph (1)(C); and (ii) to create new opportunities to expand existing scholarship opportunities for women in the trucking industry; and (D) to enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women. (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). (2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d). <all>

Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes.

Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

Sen. Moran, Jerry

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This bill directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish and facilitate a Women of Trucking Advisory Board to review and report on policies and programs that (1) provide education, training, mentorship, or outreach to women in the trucking industry; and (2) recruit, retain, or advance women into the trucking industry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) women make up 47 percent of the workforce of the United States; (2) women are significantly underrepresented in the trucking industry, holding only 24 percent of all transportation and warehousing jobs and representing only-- (A) 6.6 percent of truck drivers; (B) 12.5 percent of all workers in truck transportation; and (C) 8 percent of freight firm owners; (3) given the total number of women truck drivers, women are underrepresented in the truck-driving workforce; and (4) women truck drivers have been shown to be 20 percent less likely than male counterparts to be involved in a crash. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit and retention of careers in trucking by women, including through programs that support recruitment, driver training, and mentorship. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (5) Power unit.--The term ``power unit'' means a self- propelled vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. SEC. 5. WOMEN OF TRUCKING ADVISORY BOARD. (2) Appointment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall appoint the members of the Board, of whom-- (i) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of large trucking companies; (ii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies; (iii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of small trucking companies; (iv) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry; (v) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of trucking business associations; (vi) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of independent owner-operators; (vii) not fewer than 1 shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver; and (viii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of an institution of higher education or trucking trade school. (B) Diversity.--A member of the Board appointed under any of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) may not be appointed under any other clause of that subparagraph. (4) Compensation.--A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations).

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. It is the sense of Congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit and retention of careers in trucking by women, including through programs that support recruitment, driver training, and mentorship. 4. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (5) Power unit.--The term ``power unit'' means a self- propelled vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. SEC. 5. WOMEN OF TRUCKING ADVISORY BOARD. (2) Appointment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall appoint the members of the Board, of whom-- (i) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of large trucking companies; (ii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies; (iii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of small trucking companies; (iv) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry; (v) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of trucking business associations; (vi) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of independent owner-operators; (vii) not fewer than 1 shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver; and (viii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of an institution of higher education or trucking trade school. (B) Diversity.--A member of the Board appointed under any of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) may not be appointed under any other clause of that subparagraph. (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) women make up 47 percent of the workforce of the United States; (2) women are significantly underrepresented in the trucking industry, holding only 24 percent of all transportation and warehousing jobs and representing only-- (A) 6.6 percent of truck drivers; (B) 12.5 percent of all workers in truck transportation; and (C) 8 percent of freight firm owners; (3) given the total number of women truck drivers, women are underrepresented in the truck-driving workforce; and (4) women truck drivers have been shown to be 20 percent less likely than male counterparts to be involved in a crash. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit and retention of careers in trucking by women, including through programs that support recruitment, driver training, and mentorship. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (3) Large trucking company.--The term ``large trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with more than 100 power units. (5) Power unit.--The term ``power unit'' means a self- propelled vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. SEC. 5. WOMEN OF TRUCKING ADVISORY BOARD. (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). (2) Appointment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall appoint the members of the Board, of whom-- (i) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of large trucking companies; (ii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies; (iii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of small trucking companies; (iv) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry; (v) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of trucking business associations; (vi) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of independent owner-operators; (vii) not fewer than 1 shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver; and (viii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of an institution of higher education or trucking trade school. (B) Diversity.--A member of the Board appointed under any of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) may not be appointed under any other clause of that subparagraph. (4) Compensation.--A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. (c) Duties.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall identify-- (A) barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage women from pursuing and retaining careers in trucking, including-- (i) any differences between women minority groups; (ii) any differences between women who live in rural, suburban, and urban areas; and (iii) any safety risks unique to the trucking industry; (B) ways in which the functions of trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, training and education providers, and trucking associations may be coordinated to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in trucking; (C) opportunities to expand existing opportunities for women in the trucking industry; and (D) opportunities to enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, advancement, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women. (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). (2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Women in Trucking Workforce Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) women make up 47 percent of the workforce of the United States; (2) women are significantly underrepresented in the trucking industry, holding only 24 percent of all transportation and warehousing jobs and representing only-- (A) 6.6 percent of truck drivers; (B) 12.5 percent of all workers in truck transportation; and (C) 8 percent of freight firm owners; (3) given the total number of women truck drivers, women are underrepresented in the truck-driving workforce; and (4) women truck drivers have been shown to be 20 percent less likely than male counterparts to be involved in a crash. 3. It is the sense of Congress that the trucking industry should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit and retention of careers in trucking by women, including through programs that support recruitment, driver training, and mentorship. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (3) Large trucking company.--The term ``large trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with more than 100 power units. (5) Power unit.--The term ``power unit'' means a self- propelled vehicle under the jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. SEC. 5. WOMEN OF TRUCKING ADVISORY BOARD. (a) Establishment.--To encourage women to enter the field of trucking, the Administrator shall establish and facilitate an advisory board, to be known as the ``Women of Trucking Advisory Board'', to review and report on policies and programs-- (1) to provide education, training, mentorship, or outreach to women in the trucking industry; and (2) to recruit, retain, or advance women in the trucking industry. (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). (2) Appointment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall appoint the members of the Board, of whom-- (i) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of large trucking companies; (ii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of mid-sized trucking companies; (iii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of small trucking companies; (iv) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of nonprofit organizations in the trucking industry; (v) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of trucking business associations; (vi) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of independent owner-operators; (vii) not fewer than 1 shall be a woman who is a professional truck driver; and (viii) not fewer than 1 shall be a representative of an institution of higher education or trucking trade school. (B) Diversity.--A member of the Board appointed under any of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) may not be appointed under any other clause of that subparagraph. (3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. (4) Compensation.--A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. (c) Duties.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall identify-- (A) barriers and industry trends that directly or indirectly discourage women from pursuing and retaining careers in trucking, including-- (i) any differences between women minority groups; (ii) any differences between women who live in rural, suburban, and urban areas; and (iii) any safety risks unique to the trucking industry; (B) ways in which the functions of trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, training and education providers, and trucking associations may be coordinated to facilitate support for women pursuing careers in trucking; (C) opportunities to expand existing opportunities for women in the trucking industry; and (D) opportunities to enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, advancement, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women. (2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit to the Administrator a report containing the findings and recommendations of the Board, including recommendations that companies, associations, institutions, other organizations, or the Administrator may adopt-- (A) to address any industry trends identified under paragraph (1)(A); (B) to coordinate the functions of trucking companies, nonprofit organizations, and trucking associations in a manner that facilitates support for women pursuing careers in trucking; (C)(i) to take advantage of any opportunities identified under paragraph (1)(C); and (ii) to create new opportunities to expand existing scholarship opportunities for women in the trucking industry; and (D) to enhance trucking training, mentorship, education, and outreach programs that are exclusive to women. (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). (2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). ( 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( 3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. ( (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). ( 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( 3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. ( (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). ( 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( 3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. ( (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). ( 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( 3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. ( (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (6) Small trucking company.--The term ``small trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 1 power unit and not more than 10 power units. b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (e) Termination.--The Board shall terminate on submission of the report to Congress under subsection (d).

To require the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to establish an advisory board focused on creating opportunities for women in the trucking industry, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Women of Trucking Advisory Board established under section 5(a). ( 4) Mid-sized trucking company.--The term ``mid-sized trucking company'' means a motor carrier (as defined in section 13102 of title 49, United States Code) with not fewer than 11 power units and not more than 100 power units. ( (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 8 members whose backgrounds, experience, and certifications allow those members to contribute balanced points of view and diverse ideas regarding the objectives described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2). ( 3) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Board. ( (d) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing-- (A) any recommendations of the Board submitted to the Administrator under subsection (c)(2); and (B) any actions taken by the Administrator to adopt the those recommendations (or an explanation of the reasons for not adopting the recommendations). ( 2) Public availability.--The Administrator shall make the report under paragraph (1) publicly available-- (A) on the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (B) in appropriate offices of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (

S.4967

Agriculture and Food

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process to enable Puerto Rico to participate as a state in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state receives SNAP funding based on the number of participating households in the state whereas Puerto Rico receives a block grant to fund its nutrition assistance program. The bill requires Puerto Rico to submit to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a plan of operation to transition away from the consolidated block grant program to SNAP. USDA must provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable Puerto Rico to formulate such plan.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended-- (1) in subsection (r) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', and (2) in subsection (u)(2) by inserting ``, Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii''. (b) Eligible Households.--Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. SEC. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. (a) Submission of Plan of Operation.--On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(s)(1)), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have 60 days to submit to the Secretary of Agriculture (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') its plan of operation, including a plan to transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 4(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 5(a)) as a request to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). If the Secretary does not approve such plan, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after disapproval, a statement that specifies each of the requirements that were not satisfied by such plan. (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). SEC. 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (a) Covered Period.--The Secretary may continue to implement the then most recent approved consolidated block grant specified in section 19(b)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028(b)(1)(A)) for a period ending no later than 5 years after the effective date of the amendments made by this Act, or on the date the Secretary determines that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico no longer needs to operate the consolidated block grant to complete the transition described in section 3(a), whichever occurs first. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. The Secretary shall include in such report information related to increases in funding that are required to accommodate the transition of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the receipt of block grant payments to the implementation of supplemental nutrition assistance program. SEC. 5. CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022,'' after ``(A)'', (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in clause (i) by striking ``and'' at the end, and (II) in clause (ii)-- (aa) by inserting ``, and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', (bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 18(a), for each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, 0.4 percent of the aggregate amount specified in clause (i) and adjusted under clause (ii), as further adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(u)(4) between June 30 of the penultimate fiscal year preceding such effective date and June 30 of the fiscal year for which the adjustment is made under this clause.'', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: ``(i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)).'', and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan described on section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act. <all>

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill sets out a process to enable Puerto Rico to participate as a state in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state receives SNAP funding based on the number of participating households in the state whereas Puerto Rico receives a block grant to fund its nutrition assistance program. The bill requires Puerto Rico to submit to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a plan of operation to transition away from the consolidated block grant program to SNAP. USDA must provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable Puerto Rico to formulate such plan.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. 2011 et seq.). (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). 2020). If the Secretary does not approve such plan, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after disapproval, a statement that specifies each of the requirements that were not satisfied by such plan. 2012(r)). 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. 5. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. '', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: ``(i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)). AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. 2. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). 2012(r)). 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. 5. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. '', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: ``(i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)). AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. 2011 et seq.). (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). 2020). If the Secretary does not approve such plan, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after disapproval, a statement that specifies each of the requirements that were not satisfied by such plan. 2012(r)). 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. The Secretary shall include in such report information related to increases in funding that are required to accommodate the transition of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the receipt of block grant payments to the implementation of supplemental nutrition assistance program. 5. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022,'' after ``(A)'', (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in clause (i) by striking ``and'' at the end, and (II) in clause (ii)-- (aa) by inserting ``, and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', (bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 18(a), for each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, 0.4 percent of the aggregate amount specified in clause (i) and adjusted under clause (ii), as further adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(u)(4) between June 30 of the penultimate fiscal year preceding such effective date and June 30 of the fiscal year for which the adjustment is made under this clause. '', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: ``(i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)). AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on 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 ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008. (b) Eligible Households.--Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. (a) Submission of Plan of Operation.--On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). 2020). If the Secretary does not approve such plan, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after disapproval, a statement that specifies each of the requirements that were not satisfied by such plan. 2012(r)). 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (a) Covered Period.--The Secretary may continue to implement the then most recent approved consolidated block grant specified in section 19(b)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028(b)(1)(A)) for a period ending no later than 5 years after the effective date of the amendments made by this Act, or on the date the Secretary determines that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico no longer needs to operate the consolidated block grant to complete the transition described in section 3(a), whichever occurs first. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. The Secretary shall include in such report information related to increases in funding that are required to accommodate the transition of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the receipt of block grant payments to the implementation of supplemental nutrition assistance program. 5. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022,'' after ``(A)'', (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in clause (i) by striking ``and'' at the end, and (II) in clause (ii)-- (aa) by inserting ``, and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', (bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 18(a), for each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, 0.4 percent of the aggregate amount specified in clause (i) and adjusted under clause (ii), as further adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(u)(4) between June 30 of the penultimate fiscal year preceding such effective date and June 30 of the fiscal year for which the adjustment is made under this clause. '', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: ``(i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)). AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan described on section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended-- (1) in subsection (r) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', and (2) in subsection (u)(2) by inserting ``, Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii''. ( 2012(s)(1)), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have 60 days to submit to the Secretary of Agriculture (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') its plan of operation, including a plan to transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 4(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 5(a)) as a request to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA. '', and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended-- (1) in subsection (r) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', and (2) in subsection (u)(2) by inserting ``, Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii''. ( 2012(s)(1)), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have 60 days to submit to the Secretary of Agriculture (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') its plan of operation, including a plan to transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 4(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 5(a)) as a request to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA. '', and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended-- (1) in subsection (r) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', and (2) in subsection (u)(2) by inserting ``, Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii''. ( 2012(s)(1)), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have 60 days to submit to the Secretary of Agriculture (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') its plan of operation, including a plan to transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 4(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 5(a)) as a request to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA. '', and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended-- (1) in subsection (r) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', and (2) in subsection (u)(2) by inserting ``, Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii''. ( 2012(s)(1)), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall have 60 days to submit to the Secretary of Agriculture (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') its plan of operation, including a plan to transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section 4(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 5(a)) as a request to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA. '', and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). (c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). and (C) in paragraph (3) by striking ``year,'' and inserting ``year ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, and'' after ``year'', and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A) by inserting ``and ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``year'' the first place it appears. b) Effective Date of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year that begins 1 year after the Secretary submits to Congress the certification described in section 3(d) of this Act.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. c) Determination by the Secretary of Agriculture.--Not later than 180 days after receiving a plan of operation described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall approve if such plan satisfies the requirements for a supplemental nutrition assistance program State plan in accordance with subsections (d) and (e) of section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020). (d) Certification by the Secretary of Agriculture.--If the Secretary approves the plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, not later than 60 days thereafter, a certification that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a State as defined in section 3(r) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(r)). b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan.

S.3912

Labor and Employment

Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022 or the PLUS Act of 2022 This bill makes it unlawful for a labor organization or its agents while representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect. It also prohibits a labor organization from impeding (1) modernization efforts at a port, or (2) the servicing of any automated vessel. The bill allows a party injured by such conduct to recover two times the amount of damages sustained and reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022'' or the ``PLUS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DETERRING LABOR SLOWDOWNS AND PROHIBITING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS FROM BLOCKING MODERNIZATION AT PORTS. (a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.-- (1) Findings and policy.--Section 1 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. In order to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is essential that the United States possess a highly efficient and reliable public and private transportation network. The ports of the United States are an increasingly important part of such transportation network. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes and mitigate the effects of such disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry and to provide effective and prompt remedies to individuals injured by such disruptions.''. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees.''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. (3) Prohibiting labor organizations from blocking modernization at ports.--Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), as amended by paragraph (2)(B), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to-- ``(A) impede or attempt to impede modernization efforts at a port, which thereby interferes with or otherwise impedes economic activity in relation to the national supply chain; or ``(B) interfere with or otherwise impede the servicing of any automated vessel operating without a crew.''. (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``or section 8(b)(7)'' and inserting ``or paragraph (7), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''. (b) Amendments to the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947.-- Section 303 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) In an action for damages resulting from a violation of section 8(b)(8) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''. <all>

PLUS Act of 2022

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes.

PLUS Act of 2022 Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022

Sen. Risch, James E.

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ID

This bill makes it unlawful for a labor organization or its agents while representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect. It also prohibits a labor organization from impeding (1) modernization efforts at a port, or (2) the servicing of any automated vessel. The bill allows a party injured by such conduct to recover two times the amount of damages sustained and reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022'' or the ``PLUS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. In order to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is essential that the United States possess a highly efficient and reliable public and private transportation network. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes and mitigate the effects of such disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry and to provide effective and prompt remedies to individuals injured by such disruptions.''. 902(3)). ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. 158(b)), as amended by paragraph (2)(B), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to-- ``(A) impede or attempt to impede modernization efforts at a port, which thereby interferes with or otherwise impedes economic activity in relation to the national supply chain; or ``(B) interfere with or otherwise impede the servicing of any automated vessel operating without a crew.''. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. 2. In order to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is essential that the United States possess a highly efficient and reliable public and private transportation network. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes and mitigate the effects of such disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry and to provide effective and prompt remedies to individuals injured by such disruptions.''. 902(3)). ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022'' or the ``PLUS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DETERRING LABOR SLOWDOWNS AND PROHIBITING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS FROM BLOCKING MODERNIZATION AT PORTS. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. In order to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is essential that the United States possess a highly efficient and reliable public and private transportation network. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes and mitigate the effects of such disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry and to provide effective and prompt remedies to individuals injured by such disruptions.''. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. 158(b)), as amended by paragraph (2)(B), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to-- ``(A) impede or attempt to impede modernization efforts at a port, which thereby interferes with or otherwise impedes economic activity in relation to the national supply chain; or ``(B) interfere with or otherwise impede the servicing of any automated vessel operating without a crew.''. (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. (b) Amendments to the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947.-- Section 303 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act of 2022'' or the ``PLUS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DETERRING LABOR SLOWDOWNS AND PROHIBITING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS FROM BLOCKING MODERNIZATION AT PORTS. (a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.-- (1) Findings and policy.--Section 1 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. In order to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is essential that the United States possess a highly efficient and reliable public and private transportation network. The ports of the United States are an increasingly important part of such transportation network. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes and mitigate the effects of such disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry and to provide effective and prompt remedies to individuals injured by such disruptions.''. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees.''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. (3) Prohibiting labor organizations from blocking modernization at ports.--Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), as amended by paragraph (2)(B), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to-- ``(A) impede or attempt to impede modernization efforts at a port, which thereby interferes with or otherwise impedes economic activity in relation to the national supply chain; or ``(B) interfere with or otherwise impede the servicing of any automated vessel operating without a crew.''. (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``or section 8(b)(7)'' and inserting ``or paragraph (7), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''. (b) Amendments to the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947.-- Section 303 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) In an action for damages resulting from a violation of section 8(b)(8) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''. <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.-- (1) Findings and policy.--Section 1 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``or section 8(b)(7)'' and inserting ``or paragraph (7), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''. ( and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) In an action for damages resulting from a violation of section 8(b)(8) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. '';

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. '';

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.-- (1) Findings and policy.--Section 1 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``or section 8(b)(7)'' and inserting ``or paragraph (7), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''. ( and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) In an action for damages resulting from a violation of section 8(b)(8) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. '';

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. a) Amendments to the National Labor Relations Act.-- (1) Findings and policy.--Section 1 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``International trade is one of the most important components of the economy of the United States and will likely continue to grow in the future. Experience has demonstrated that frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry in the form of deliberate and unprotected labor slowdowns, or impediments to modernization, at the ports of the United States have led to substantial supply chain and economic disruptions, interfering with the free flow of domestic and international commerce and threatening the economic health of the United States, as well as its citizens and businesses. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( (4) Preventing unfair labor practices.--Section 10(l) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended in the first sentence, by striking ``or section 8(b)(7)'' and inserting ``or paragraph (7), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''. ( and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) In an action for damages resulting from a violation of section 8(b)(8) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301.''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. '';

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( ( 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301. ''.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. (2) Deterring labor slowdowns at ports.--The National Labor Relations Act is amended-- (A) in section 2 (29 U.S.C. 152), by adding at the end the following: ``(15) The term `employee engaged in maritime employment' has the meaning given the term `employee' in section 2(3) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 902(3)). and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( 187) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``in section 8(b)(4)'' and inserting ``under paragraph (4), (8), or (9) of section 8(b)''; (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to any unfair labor practice under paragraph (8) or (9) of section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(b)), the damages recovered shall be in an amount equal to 2 times the amount of damages sustained and the cost of the suit shall include any reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees. '';

To amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 to deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at ports of the United States, and for other purposes. Such frequent and periodic disruptions to commerce in the maritime industry hurt the reputation of the United States in the global economy, cause the ports of the United States to lose business, and represent a serious and burgeoning threat to the financial health and economic stability of the United States. ``(16) The term `labor slowdown'-- ``(A) includes any intentional effort by employees to reduce productivity or efficiency in the performance of any duty of such employees; and ``(B) does not include any such effort required by the good faith belief of such employees that an abnormally dangerous condition exists at the place of employment of such employees. ''; and (B) in section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 158(b))-- (i) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end of the matter following subparagraph (C) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) in representing, or seeking to represent, employees engaged in maritime employment, to engage in a labor slowdown at any time, including when a collective-bargaining agreement is in effect; and''. ( ( 158(b)(8)), it shall not be a defense that the injured party has, in any manner, waived, or purported to waive, the right of such party to pursue monetary damages relating to the labor slowdown at issue-- ``(1) in connection with a contractual grievance alleging a violation of a clause prohibiting a strike, or a similar clause, in a collective-bargaining agreement; or ``(2) in connection with an action for a breach of such a clause under section 301. ''.

H.R.7411

International Affairs

Ostracize China Act of 2022 This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, after the President informs Congress, various federal agencies must take all necessary steps to exclude China's representatives from the activities of specified international organizations, including the Group of 20, the Financial Stability Board, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The President may waive these requirements if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

Ostracize China Act of 2022

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

Ostracize China Act of 2022

Rep. Lucas, Frank D.

R

OK

This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, after the President informs Congress, various federal agencies must take all necessary steps to exclude China's representatives from the activities of specified international organizations, including the Group of 20, the Financial Stability Board, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The President may waive these requirements if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

S.882

Labor and Employment

Protecting American Jobs Act This bill limits the authority of the National Labor Relations Board. Specifically, it repeals the authority of the General Counsel of the board to issue, and prosecute before the board, complaints of unfair labor practices. The bill also limits the board's rulemaking authority to rules concerning the internal functions of the board and prohibits the board from promulgating regulations affecting the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections. Not later than six months after this bill is enacted, the board must review existing regulations and revise or rescind such regulations as necessary to implement these modifications to the board's rulemaking authority. In addition, the bill repeals the board's authority to issue orders preventing unfair labor practices, replacing it with a more limited authority to investigate allegations of such practices. Finally, it repeals the board's authority to petition courts for enforcement of its orders, seek injunctions, or hold hearings on jurisdictional strikes.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Jobs Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (a) Duties of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Judges.-- The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3(d) (29 U.S.C. 153(d)), by striking ``investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under section 10, and in respect of the prosecution of such complaints before the Board'' and inserting ``investigation of allegations under section 10''; and (2) in section 4(a) (29 U.S.C. 154(a)), by striking the fourth sentence. (b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. The Board shall not promulgate rules or regulations that affect the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules and regulations concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections.''. (c) Unfair Labor Practices.--Section 8(a)(4) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. (d) Investigatory Power and Adjudicatory Authority Over Unfair Labor Practice Allegations.--Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 160) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``prevent any person from engaging in'' and inserting ``investigate''; and (B) by striking ``This power shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``or is engaging in'' and inserting ``, is engaging in, or is about to engage in''; (C) by striking ``the Board, or any agent'' and all that follows through ``Provided, That no complaint shall issue'' and inserting ``the aggrieved person may bring a civil action for such relief (including an injunction) as may be appropriate. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. No civil action may be brought''; (D) by striking ``charge with the Board'' and all that follows through ``prevented from filing such charge'' and inserting ``civil action, unless the person aggrieved thereby was prevented from filing such civil action''; and (E) by striking ``Any such complaint may be amended'' and all that follows through ``Any such proceeding shall, so far as practicable,'' and inserting ``Any proceeding under this subsection shall''; (3) by striking subsections (c) through (k); (4) by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (5) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) in the first sentence, by striking ``charge'' and inserting ``allegation''; and (C) by striking ``such charge is true and that a complaint should issue, he shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting ``such allegation is true, the officer or regional attorney shall, on behalf of the Board, submit a written summary of the findings to all parties involved in the alleged unfair labor practice.''; and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. 159)-- (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and in no case shall the Board'' and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting a period; (B) by striking subsection (d); and (C) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (2) in section 3(b) (29 U.S.C. 153(b)), by striking ``or (e) of section 9'' and inserting ``or (d) of section 9''; (3) in section 8 (29 U.S.C. 158), by striking ``9(e)'' each place it appears and inserting ``9(d)''; and (4) in section 18 (29 U.S.C. 168), by striking ``section 10 (e) or (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e) or (f) of section 10, as such subsections were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Protecting American Jobs Act,''. SEC. 3. REGULATIONS. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b). <all>

Protecting American Jobs Act

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority for the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices.

Protecting American Jobs Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill limits the authority of the National Labor Relations Board. Specifically, it repeals the authority of the General Counsel of the board to issue, and prosecute before the board, complaints of unfair labor practices. The bill also limits the board's rulemaking authority to rules concerning the internal functions of the board and prohibits the board from promulgating regulations affecting the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections. Not later than six months after this bill is enacted, the board must review existing regulations and revise or rescind such regulations as necessary to implement these modifications to the board's rulemaking authority. In addition, the bill repeals the board's authority to issue orders preventing unfair labor practices, replacing it with a more limited authority to investigate allegations of such practices. Finally, it repeals the board's authority to petition courts for enforcement of its orders, seek injunctions, or hold hearings on jurisdictional strikes.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 American Jobs Act''. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (a) Duties of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Judges.-- The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 153(d)), by striking ``investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under section 10, and in respect of the prosecution of such complaints before the Board'' and inserting ``investigation of allegations under section 10''; and (2) in section 4(a) (29 U.S.C. 154(a)), by striking the fourth sentence. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. The Board shall not promulgate rules or regulations that affect the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules and regulations concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections.''. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. (d) Investigatory Power and Adjudicatory Authority Over Unfair Labor Practice Allegations.--Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. ''; and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. 159)-- (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and in no case shall the Board'' and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting a period; (B) by striking subsection (d); and (C) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (2) in section 3(b) (29 U.S.C. SEC. REGULATIONS. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 American Jobs Act''. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. 153(d)), by striking ``investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under section 10, and in respect of the prosecution of such complaints before the Board'' and inserting ``investigation of allegations under section 10''; and (2) in section 4(a) (29 U.S.C. 154(a)), by striking the fourth sentence. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. The Board shall not promulgate rules or regulations that affect the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules and regulations concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections.''. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. (d) Investigatory Power and Adjudicatory Authority Over Unfair Labor Practice Allegations.--Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. ''; and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. 159)-- (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and in no case shall the Board'' and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting a period; (B) by striking subsection (d); and (C) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (2) in section 3(b) (29 U.S.C. SEC. REGULATIONS. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 American Jobs Act''. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (a) Duties of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Judges.-- The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 153(d)), by striking ``investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under section 10, and in respect of the prosecution of such complaints before the Board'' and inserting ``investigation of allegations under section 10''; and (2) in section 4(a) (29 U.S.C. 154(a)), by striking the fourth sentence. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. The Board shall not promulgate rules or regulations that affect the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules and regulations concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections.''. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. (d) Investigatory Power and Adjudicatory Authority Over Unfair Labor Practice Allegations.--Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 160) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``prevent any person from engaging in'' and inserting ``investigate''; and (B) by striking ``This power shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``or is engaging in'' and inserting ``, is engaging in, or is about to engage in''; (C) by striking ``the Board, or any agent'' and all that follows through ``Provided, That no complaint shall issue'' and inserting ``the aggrieved person may bring a civil action for such relief (including an injunction) as may be appropriate. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. No civil action may be brought''; (D) by striking ``charge with the Board'' and all that follows through ``prevented from filing such charge'' and inserting ``civil action, unless the person aggrieved thereby was prevented from filing such civil action''; and (E) by striking ``Any such complaint may be amended'' and all that follows through ``Any such proceeding shall, so far as practicable,'' and inserting ``Any proceeding under this subsection shall''; (3) by striking subsections (c) through (k); (4) by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (5) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) in the first sentence, by striking ``charge'' and inserting ``allegation''; and (C) by striking ``such charge is true and that a complaint should issue, he shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting ``such allegation is true, the officer or regional attorney shall, on behalf of the Board, submit a written summary of the findings to all parties involved in the alleged unfair labor practice. ''; and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. 159)-- (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and in no case shall the Board'' and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting a period; (B) by striking subsection (d); and (C) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (2) in section 3(b) (29 U.S.C. 158), by striking ``9(e)'' each place it appears and inserting ``9(d)''; and (4) in section 18 (29 U.S.C. 168), by striking ``section 10 (e) or (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e) or (f) of section 10, as such subsections were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Protecting American Jobs Act,''. SEC. REGULATIONS. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Jobs Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (a) Duties of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Judges.-- The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3(d) (29 U.S.C. 153(d)), by striking ``investigation of charges and issuance of complaints under section 10, and in respect of the prosecution of such complaints before the Board'' and inserting ``investigation of allegations under section 10''; and (2) in section 4(a) (29 U.S.C. 154(a)), by striking the fourth sentence. (b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. The Board shall not promulgate rules or regulations that affect the substantive or procedural rights of any person, employer, employee, or labor organization, including rules and regulations concerning unfair labor practices and representation elections.''. (c) Unfair Labor Practices.--Section 8(a)(4) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. (d) Investigatory Power and Adjudicatory Authority Over Unfair Labor Practice Allegations.--Section 10 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 160) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``prevent any person from engaging in'' and inserting ``investigate''; and (B) by striking ``This power shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``or is engaging in'' and inserting ``, is engaging in, or is about to engage in''; (C) by striking ``the Board, or any agent'' and all that follows through ``Provided, That no complaint shall issue'' and inserting ``the aggrieved person may bring a civil action for such relief (including an injunction) as may be appropriate. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. No civil action may be brought''; (D) by striking ``charge with the Board'' and all that follows through ``prevented from filing such charge'' and inserting ``civil action, unless the person aggrieved thereby was prevented from filing such civil action''; and (E) by striking ``Any such complaint may be amended'' and all that follows through ``Any such proceeding shall, so far as practicable,'' and inserting ``Any proceeding under this subsection shall''; (3) by striking subsections (c) through (k); (4) by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (5) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) in the first sentence, by striking ``charge'' and inserting ``allegation''; and (C) by striking ``such charge is true and that a complaint should issue, he shall'' and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting ``such allegation is true, the officer or regional attorney shall, on behalf of the Board, submit a written summary of the findings to all parties involved in the alleged unfair labor practice.''; and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. 159)-- (A) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``and in no case shall the Board'' and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting a period; (B) by striking subsection (d); and (C) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); (2) in section 3(b) (29 U.S.C. 153(b)), by striking ``or (e) of section 9'' and inserting ``or (d) of section 9''; (3) in section 8 (29 U.S.C. 158), by striking ``9(e)'' each place it appears and inserting ``9(d)''; and (4) in section 18 (29 U.S.C. 168), by striking ``section 10 (e) or (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e) or (f) of section 10, as such subsections were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Protecting American Jobs Act,''. SEC. 3. REGULATIONS. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b). <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. ( Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. ( is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. ( Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. ( is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. ( Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. ( is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. ( Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. ( is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. (e) Conforming Amendments.--The National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the authority of the National Labor Relations Board with respect to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices. b) Clarification of the Board's Rulemaking Authority.--Section 6 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 156) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such rulemaking authority shall be limited to rules concerning the internal functions of the Board. 158(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``charges'' and inserting ``a civil action''. ( Any such civil action may be brought in the district court of the United States where the violation occurred, or, at the option of the parties, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. and (6) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``Whenever it is charged'' and inserting ``Whenever it is alleged''; (B) by striking ``such charge'' and inserting ``such allegation''; and (C) by striking ``and cases given priority under subsection (i)''. ( is amended-- (1) in section 9 (29 U.S.C. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Labor Relations Board shall review all regulations promulgated before such date of enactment and revise or rescind any such regulations as necessary to implement the amendment made by section 2(b).

H.R.982

Commerce

Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021 This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the FTC on preventing fraud targeting seniors and to assist the FTC in monitoring the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (robocall) fraud targeting seniors. The office must (1) disseminate to seniors and their families and caregivers information about the most common fraud schemes, including methods of reporting complaints either to the FTC's national toll-free telephone number or to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network, where complaints become immediately available to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, state attorneys general, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies; (2) provide, in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, publicly available information regarding the FTC's enforcement action; and (3) maintain a website as a resource for information on fraud targeting seniors.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. (a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. (2) Consumer education.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Postmaster General, the Chief Postal Inspector for the United States Postal Inspection Service, and other relevant agencies-- (A) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud targeting seniors, including descriptions of the most common fraud schemes; (B) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors information on reporting complaints of fraud targeting seniors either to the national toll-free telephone number established by the Commission for reporting such complaints, or to the Consumer Sentinel Network, operated by the Commission, where such complaints will become immediately available to appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the attorneys general of the States; (C) in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, provide publically available information of enforcement action taken by the Commission for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud against such entity; and (D) maintain a website to serve as a resource for information for seniors and families and caregivers of seniors regarding mail, television, internet, telemarketing, robocall, and other identified fraud targeting seniors. (3) Complaints.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, establish procedures to-- (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals who believe they have been a victim of mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make those complaints immediately available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities; and (B) provide to individuals described in subparagraph (A), and to any other persons, specific and general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud, including descriptions of the most common schemes using such methods of communication. (b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes.

Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E.

D

FL

This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the FTC on preventing fraud targeting seniors and to assist the FTC in monitoring the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (robocall) fraud targeting seniors. The office must (1) disseminate to seniors and their families and caregivers information about the most common fraud schemes, including methods of reporting complaints either to the FTC's national toll-free telephone number or to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network, where complaints become immediately available to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, state attorneys general, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies; (2) provide, in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, publicly available information regarding the FTC's enforcement action; and (3) maintain a website as a resource for information on fraud targeting seniors.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. (a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. (2) Consumer education.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Postmaster General, the Chief Postal Inspector for the United States Postal Inspection Service, and other relevant agencies-- (A) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud targeting seniors, including descriptions of the most common fraud schemes; (B) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors information on reporting complaints of fraud targeting seniors either to the national toll-free telephone number established by the Commission for reporting such complaints, or to the Consumer Sentinel Network, operated by the Commission, where such complaints will become immediately available to appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the attorneys general of the States; (C) in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, provide publically available information of enforcement action taken by the Commission for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud against such entity; and (D) maintain a website to serve as a resource for information for seniors and families and caregivers of seniors regarding mail, television, internet, telemarketing, robocall, and other identified fraud targeting seniors. (3) Complaints.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, establish procedures to-- (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals who believe they have been a victim of mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make those complaints immediately available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities; and (B) provide to individuals described in subparagraph (A), and to any other persons, specific and general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud, including descriptions of the most common schemes using such methods of communication. (b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. (3) Complaints.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, establish procedures to-- (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals who believe they have been a victim of mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make those complaints immediately available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities; and (B) provide to individuals described in subparagraph (A), and to any other persons, specific and general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud, including descriptions of the most common schemes using such methods of communication. (b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. (a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. (2) Consumer education.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Postmaster General, the Chief Postal Inspector for the United States Postal Inspection Service, and other relevant agencies-- (A) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud targeting seniors, including descriptions of the most common fraud schemes; (B) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors information on reporting complaints of fraud targeting seniors either to the national toll-free telephone number established by the Commission for reporting such complaints, or to the Consumer Sentinel Network, operated by the Commission, where such complaints will become immediately available to appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the attorneys general of the States; (C) in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, provide publically available information of enforcement action taken by the Commission for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud against such entity; and (D) maintain a website to serve as a resource for information for seniors and families and caregivers of seniors regarding mail, television, internet, telemarketing, robocall, and other identified fraud targeting seniors. (3) Complaints.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, establish procedures to-- (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals who believe they have been a victim of mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make those complaints immediately available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities; and (B) provide to individuals described in subparagraph (A), and to any other persons, specific and general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud, including descriptions of the most common schemes using such methods of communication. (b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUD TARGETING SENIORS. (a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. (2) Consumer education.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Postmaster General, the Chief Postal Inspector for the United States Postal Inspection Service, and other relevant agencies-- (A) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud targeting seniors, including descriptions of the most common fraud schemes; (B) disseminate to seniors and families and caregivers of seniors information on reporting complaints of fraud targeting seniors either to the national toll-free telephone number established by the Commission for reporting such complaints, or to the Consumer Sentinel Network, operated by the Commission, where such complaints will become immediately available to appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the attorneys general of the States; (C) in response to a specific request about a particular entity or individual, provide publically available information of enforcement action taken by the Commission for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud against such entity; and (D) maintain a website to serve as a resource for information for seniors and families and caregivers of seniors regarding mail, television, internet, telemarketing, robocall, and other identified fraud targeting seniors. (3) Complaints.--The Commission through the advisory office shall, in consultation with the Attorney General, establish procedures to-- (A) log and acknowledge the receipt of complaints by individuals who believe they have been a victim of mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud in the Consumer Sentinel Network, and shall make those complaints immediately available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities; and (B) provide to individuals described in subparagraph (A), and to any other persons, specific and general information on mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and robocall fraud, including descriptions of the most common schemes using such methods of communication. (b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. ( b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. ( b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. ( b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. ( b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. ( b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To establish an office within the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, and for other purposes. a) Establishment of Advisory Office.--The Federal Trade Commission shall establish an office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the purpose of advising the Commission on the prevention of fraud targeting seniors and to assist the Commission with the following: (1) Oversight.--The advisory office shall monitor the market for mail, television, internet, telemarketing, and recorded message telephone call (hereinafter referred to as ``robocall'') fraud targeting seniors and shall coordinate with other relevant agencies regarding the requirements of this section. b) Commencement.--The Commission shall commence carrying out the requirements of this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.5213

Crime and Law Enforcement

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act This bill directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to improve documentation of whether inmates of state prisons and local jails are veterans.

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

Rep. Crow, Jason

D

CO

This bill directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to improve documentation of whether inmates of state prisons and local jails are veterans.

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

S.2991

Crime and Law Enforcement

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4433]] Public Law 117-322 117th Congress An Act To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [S. 2991]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242a note.>> SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced; (2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases; (3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains; (4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example-- (A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and (B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts-- (A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and (B) should be evidence-based to be most effective. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242a.>> DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CENTER FOR COUNTERING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). (2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. (3) Administration.--Homeland Security Investigations shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4434]] (A) maintain a concept of operations that identifies CCHT participants, funding, core functions, and personnel; and (B) update such concept of operations, as needed, to accommodate its mission and the threats to such mission. (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment.>> Director.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall appoint a CCHT Director, who shall-- (i) be a member of the Senior Executive Service; and (ii) serve as the Department of Homeland Security's representative on human trafficking. (B) Minimum core personnel requirements.--Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that CCHT is staffed with at least 45 employees in order to maintain continuity of effort, subject matter expertise, and necessary support to the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) employees who are responsible for the Continued Presence Program and other victim protection duties; (ii) employees who are responsible for training, including curriculum development, and public awareness and education; (iii) employees who are responsible for stakeholder engagement, Federal interagency coordination, multilateral partnerships, and policy; (iv) employees who are responsible for public relations, human resources, evaluation, data analysis and reporting, and information technology; (v) special agents and criminal analysts necessary to accomplish its mission of combating human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (vi) managers. (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> coordinate a Department-wide effort to conduct procurement audits and enforcement actions, including suspension and debarment, in order to mitigate the risk of human trafficking throughout Department acquisitions and contracts; and (4) support all CCHT enforcement efforts with intelligence by conducting lead development, lead validation, case support, strategic analysis, and data analytics. (c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs Unit, which shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review.>> conduct, review, and assist with Department of Homeland Security human trafficking training, screening, and identification tools and efforts; (4) operate the Blue Campaign's nationwide public awareness effort and any other awareness efforts needed to encourage victim identification and reporting to law enforcement and to prevent human trafficking; and (5) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> coordinate external engagement, including training and events, regarding human trafficking with critical partners, including survivors, nongovernmental organizations, corporations, multilateral entities, law enforcement agencies, and other interested parties. SEC. 4. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. (a) <<NOTE: Strategy. Proposal.>> Human Trafficking Information Modernization Initiative.--The CCHT Director, in conjunction with the Science and Technology Directorate Office of Science and Engineering, shall develop a strategy and proposal to modify systems and processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security that are related to CCHT's mission in order to-- (1) decrease the response time to access victim protections; (2) accelerate lead development; (3) advance the identification of human trafficking characteristics and trends; (4) fortify the security and protection of sensitive information; (5) apply analytics to automate manual processes; and (6) provide artificial intelligence and machine learning to increase system capabilities and enhance data availability, reliability, comparability, and verifiability. (b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. SEC. 5. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242b.>> REPORTS. (a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. (c) Annual Report on Potential Human Trafficking Victims.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of [[Page 136 STAT. 4436]] this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress that includes-- (1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update.>> an update on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to establish protocols and methods for personnel to report human trafficking, pursuant to the Department of Homeland Security Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor, and Child Sexual Exploitation, published in January 2020. SEC. 6. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242 note.>> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. (b) <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> Other Transfer.-- (1) Authorization.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security may transfer the functions and resources of any component, directorate, or other office of the Department of Homeland Security related to combating human trafficking to the CCHT. (2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2991: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-73 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 6, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

A bill to establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes.

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

This Act may be cited as the ``Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced; (2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases; (3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains; (4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example-- (A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and (B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts-- (A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and (B) should be evidence-based to be most effective. 3. 4434]] (A) maintain a concept of operations that identifies CCHT participants, funding, core functions, and personnel; and (B) update such concept of operations, as needed, to accommodate its mission and the threats to such mission. (B) Minimum core personnel requirements.--Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that CCHT is staffed with at least 45 employees in order to maintain continuity of effort, subject matter expertise, and necessary support to the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) employees who are responsible for the Continued Presence Program and other victim protection duties; (ii) employees who are responsible for training, including curriculum development, and public awareness and education; (iii) employees who are responsible for stakeholder engagement, Federal interagency coordination, multilateral partnerships, and policy; (iv) employees who are responsible for public relations, human resources, evaluation, data analysis and reporting, and information technology; (v) special agents and criminal analysts necessary to accomplish its mission of combating human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (vi) managers. (c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs Unit, which shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. (a) <<NOTE: Strategy. 5. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. 6. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242 note.>> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. SEC. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2991: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-73 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

This Act may be cited as the ``Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced; (2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases; (3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains; (4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example-- (A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and (B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts-- (A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and (B) should be evidence-based to be most effective. 3. (c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs Unit, which shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4. (a) <<NOTE: Strategy. 5. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. 6. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. SEC. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2991: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS: No. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. This Act may be cited as the ``Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced; (2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases; (3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains; (4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example-- (A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and (B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts-- (A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and (B) should be evidence-based to be most effective. 3. 4434]] (A) maintain a concept of operations that identifies CCHT participants, funding, core functions, and personnel; and (B) update such concept of operations, as needed, to accommodate its mission and the threats to such mission. (B) Minimum core personnel requirements.--Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that CCHT is staffed with at least 45 employees in order to maintain continuity of effort, subject matter expertise, and necessary support to the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) employees who are responsible for the Continued Presence Program and other victim protection duties; (ii) employees who are responsible for training, including curriculum development, and public awareness and education; (iii) employees who are responsible for stakeholder engagement, Federal interagency coordination, multilateral partnerships, and policy; (iv) employees who are responsible for public relations, human resources, evaluation, data analysis and reporting, and information technology; (v) special agents and criminal analysts necessary to accomplish its mission of combating human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (vi) managers. (c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs Unit, which shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. (a) <<NOTE: Strategy. Proposal.>> Human Trafficking Information Modernization Initiative.--The CCHT Director, in conjunction with the Science and Technology Directorate Office of Science and Engineering, shall develop a strategy and proposal to modify systems and processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security that are related to CCHT's mission in order to-- (1) decrease the response time to access victim protections; (2) accelerate lead development; (3) advance the identification of human trafficking characteristics and trends; (4) fortify the security and protection of sensitive information; (5) apply analytics to automate manual processes; and (6) provide artificial intelligence and machine learning to increase system capabilities and enhance data availability, reliability, comparability, and verifiability. (b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. 5. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. 6. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242 note.>> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2991: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-73 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced; (2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases; (3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains; (4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example-- (A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and (B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts-- (A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and (B) should be evidence-based to be most effective. 3. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). (2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. 4434]] (A) maintain a concept of operations that identifies CCHT participants, funding, core functions, and personnel; and (B) update such concept of operations, as needed, to accommodate its mission and the threats to such mission. (B) Minimum core personnel requirements.--Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that CCHT is staffed with at least 45 employees in order to maintain continuity of effort, subject matter expertise, and necessary support to the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) employees who are responsible for the Continued Presence Program and other victim protection duties; (ii) employees who are responsible for training, including curriculum development, and public awareness and education; (iii) employees who are responsible for stakeholder engagement, Federal interagency coordination, multilateral partnerships, and policy; (iv) employees who are responsible for public relations, human resources, evaluation, data analysis and reporting, and information technology; (v) special agents and criminal analysts necessary to accomplish its mission of combating human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and (vi) managers. (c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs Unit, which shall-- [[Page 136 STAT. 4. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. (a) <<NOTE: Strategy. Proposal.>> Human Trafficking Information Modernization Initiative.--The CCHT Director, in conjunction with the Science and Technology Directorate Office of Science and Engineering, shall develop a strategy and proposal to modify systems and processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security that are related to CCHT's mission in order to-- (1) decrease the response time to access victim protections; (2) accelerate lead development; (3) advance the identification of human trafficking characteristics and trends; (4) fortify the security and protection of sensitive information; (5) apply analytics to automate manual processes; and (6) provide artificial intelligence and machine learning to increase system capabilities and enhance data availability, reliability, comparability, and verifiability. (b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. 5. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. 4436]] this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to Congress that includes-- (1) <<NOTE: Summary.>> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update.>> an update on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to establish protocols and methods for personnel to report human trafficking, pursuant to the Department of Homeland Security Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor, and Child Sexual Exploitation, published in January 2020. 6. <<NOTE: 6 USC 242 note.>> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2991: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-73 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4433]] Public Law 117-322 117th Congress An Act To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). ( 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> conduct, review, and assist with Department of Homeland Security human trafficking training, screening, and identification tools and efforts; (4) operate the Blue Campaign's nationwide public awareness effort and any other awareness efforts needed to encourage victim identification and reporting to law enforcement and to prevent human trafficking; and (5) <<NOTE: Coordination. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. ( b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note. 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment. b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review. a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note. 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment. b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review. a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4433]] Public Law 117-322 117th Congress An Act To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). ( 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> conduct, review, and assist with Department of Homeland Security human trafficking training, screening, and identification tools and efforts; (4) operate the Blue Campaign's nationwide public awareness effort and any other awareness efforts needed to encourage victim identification and reporting to law enforcement and to prevent human trafficking; and (5) <<NOTE: Coordination. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. ( b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note. 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment. b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review. a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4433]] Public Law 117-322 117th Congress An Act To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). ( 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> conduct, review, and assist with Department of Homeland Security human trafficking training, screening, and identification tools and efforts; (4) operate the Blue Campaign's nationwide public awareness effort and any other awareness efforts needed to encourage victim identification and reporting to law enforcement and to prevent human trafficking; and (5) <<NOTE: Coordination. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. ( b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note. 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment. b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review. a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4433]] Public Law 117-322 117th Congress An Act To establish a Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and for other purposes. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as ``CCHT''). ( 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> conduct, review, and assist with Department of Homeland Security human trafficking training, screening, and identification tools and efforts; (4) operate the Blue Campaign's nationwide public awareness effort and any other awareness efforts needed to encourage victim identification and reporting to law enforcement and to prevent human trafficking; and (5) <<NOTE: Coordination. SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES. ( b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> the numbers of screened and identified potential victims of trafficking (as defined in section 103(17) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(17))) at or near the international border between the United States and Mexico, including a summary of the age ranges of such victims and their countries of origin; and (2) <<NOTE: Update. (a) Blue Campaign.--The functions and resources of the Blue Campaign located within the Office of Partnership and Engagement on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to CCHT. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: 6 USC 101 note. 2) Purpose.--The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security's unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs. ( (4) Personnel.-- (A) <<NOTE: Appointment. b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. 4435]] (1) incorporate a victim-centered approach throughout Department of Homeland Security policies, training, and practices; (2) operate a comprehensive Continued Presence program; (3) <<NOTE: Review. a) Information Sharing to Facilitate Reports and Analysis.--Each subagency of the Department of Homeland Security shall share with CCHT-- (1) any information needed by CCHT to develop the strategy and proposal required under section 4(a); and (2) any additional data analysis to help CCHT better understand the issues surrounding human trafficking. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CCHT Director shall submit a report to Congress that identifies any legislation that is needed to facilitate the Department of Homeland Security's mission to end human trafficking. ( >> TRANSFER OF OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out this Act $14,000,000, which shall remain available until expended. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 322] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. (b) Operations Unit.--The CCHT Director shall operate, within CCHT, an Operations Unit, which shall, at a minimum-- (1) support criminal investigations of human trafficking (including sex trafficking and forced labor)-- (A) by developing, tracking, and coordinating leads; and (B) by providing subject matter expertise; (2) augment the enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor through civil and criminal authorities; (3) <<NOTE: Coordination. ( b) Submission of Plan.--Upon the completion of the strategy and proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a summary of the strategy and plan for executing the strategy to-- (1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before executing any transfer authorized under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives of such planned transfer. Dec. 14, considered and passed House.

S.2555

Armed Forces and National Security

PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to include in various health evaluations an assessment of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. In addition, DOD must establish a task force to address the effects of the release of PFAS from DOD activities. The bill requires DOD to ensure that any periodic health assessment, physical assessment for recently separated members, pre-deployment medical examination, post-deployment medical examination, and post-deployment health reassessment provided to a member of the Armed Forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been exposed to PFAS or was based or stationed at a military installation with a known or suspected release of PFAS during the period the member was there. If any of the evaluations result in a positive determination of potential exposure to PFAS, DOD must provide blood testing during the evaluation. DOD must pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to PFAS for former members of the Armed Forces or family members of such members who lived at a location identified by DOD as having a known or suspected PFAS release during the individuals' residency. DOD must share results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs and establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, PFAS. Members may elect to be excluded from the registry.

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act''. SEC. 2. PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TASK FORCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the ``PFAS Task Force''). (b) Membership.--The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. (3) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment. (4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy. (5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (c) Chairman.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment shall be the chairman of the PFAS Task Force. (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. (e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Establishment of clean-up standards and performance requirements relating to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (3) Finding and funding the procurement of an effective substitute firefighting foam without perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (5) Establishment of interagency coordination with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (6) Assessment of the perceptions by Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department. (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. SEC. 3. INCLUSION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AS PART OF PERIODIC HEALTH ASSESSMENTS. (a) Periodic Health Assessment.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any periodic health assessment provided to a member of the Armed Forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been-- (1) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or (2) exposed to such substances, including by evaluating any information in the health record of the member. (b) Separation History and Physical Examinations.--Section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) The Secretary concerned shall ensure that each physical examination of a member under subparagraph (A) includes an assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. SEC. 4. PROVISION OF BLOOD TESTING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DETERMINE EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. (2) Inclusion in health record.--The results of blood testing of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be included in the health record of the member. (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered evaluation.--The term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (A) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (B) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (C) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). (3) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that term in section 1072(7) of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 5. DOCUMENTATION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (b) Registry.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Inclusion in registry.--The Secretary shall include a member of the Armed Forces in the registry established under paragraph (1) if a covered evaluation of the member establishes that the member-- (A) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (B) was exposed to such substances. (3) Blood testing.--The results of any blood test conducted under section 4(a) shall be included in the registry established under paragraph (1) for any member of the Armed Forces included in the registry. (4) Election.--A member of the Armed Forces may elect not to be included in the registry established under paragraph (1). (c) Provision of Information.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide to a member of the Armed Forces more information on perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances and the potential impact of exposure to such substances if a covered evaluation of such member establishes that the member-- (1) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (2) was exposed to such substances. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. (e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). <all>

PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne

D

NH

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to include in various health evaluations an assessment of whether a member of the Armed Forces has been exposed to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. In addition, DOD must establish a task force to address the effects of the release of PFAS from DOD activities. The bill requires DOD to ensure that any periodic health assessment, physical assessment for recently separated members, pre-deployment medical examination, post-deployment medical examination, and post-deployment health reassessment provided to a member of the Armed Forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been exposed to PFAS or was based or stationed at a military installation with a known or suspected release of PFAS during the period the member was there. If any of the evaluations result in a positive determination of potential exposure to PFAS, DOD must provide blood testing during the evaluation. DOD must pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to PFAS for former members of the Armed Forces or family members of such members who lived at a location identified by DOD as having a known or suspected PFAS release during the individuals' residency. DOD must share results of the evaluations with the Department of Veterans Affairs and establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, PFAS. Members may elect to be excluded from the registry.

2. (b) Membership.--The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. (5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) Establishment of clean-up standards and performance requirements relating to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (3) Finding and funding the procurement of an effective substitute firefighting foam without perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. 3. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. 4. (2) Inclusion in health record.--The results of blood testing of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be included in the health record of the member. (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered evaluation.--The term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (A) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (B) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (C) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). SEC. DOCUMENTATION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (2) Inclusion in registry.--The Secretary shall include a member of the Armed Forces in the registry established under paragraph (1) if a covered evaluation of the member establishes that the member-- (A) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (B) was exposed to such substances.

2. (b) Membership.--The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. (5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) Establishment of clean-up standards and performance requirements relating to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. 3. 4. (2) Inclusion in health record.--The results of blood testing of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be included in the health record of the member. (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered evaluation.--The term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (A) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (B) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (C) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). SEC. DOCUMENTATION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (2) Inclusion in registry.--The Secretary shall include a member of the Armed Forces in the registry established under paragraph (1) if a covered evaluation of the member establishes that the member-- (A) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (B) was exposed to such substances.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the ``PFAS Task Force''). (b) Membership.--The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. (5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. (e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Establishment of clean-up standards and performance requirements relating to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (3) Finding and funding the procurement of an effective substitute firefighting foam without perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (5) Establishment of interagency coordination with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. 3. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. 4. (2) Inclusion in health record.--The results of blood testing of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be included in the health record of the member. (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered evaluation.--The term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (A) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (B) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (C) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). SEC. DOCUMENTATION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (2) Inclusion in registry.--The Secretary shall include a member of the Armed Forces in the registry established under paragraph (1) if a covered evaluation of the member establishes that the member-- (A) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (B) was exposed to such substances. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act''. 2. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense (in this section referred to as the ``PFAS Task Force''). (b) Membership.--The members of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment. (2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. (3) The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment. (4) The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy. (5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. (e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Establishment of clean-up standards and performance requirements relating to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (3) Finding and funding the procurement of an effective substitute firefighting foam without perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (5) Establishment of interagency coordination with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. (6) Assessment of the perceptions by Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department. (f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. 3. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. 4. (2) Inclusion in health record.--The results of blood testing of a member of the Armed Forces conducted under paragraph (1) shall be included in the health record of the member. (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered evaluation.--The term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (A) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (B) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (C) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c). (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). (3) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that term in section 1072(7) of title 10, United States Code. SEC. DOCUMENTATION OF EXPOSURE TO PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Inclusion in registry.--The Secretary shall include a member of the Armed Forces in the registry established under paragraph (1) if a covered evaluation of the member establishes that the member-- (A) was based or stationed at a location identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the location; or (B) was exposed to such substances. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation.

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( 5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. ( 2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 3) Blood testing.--The results of any blood test conducted under section 4(a) shall be included in the registry established under paragraph (1) for any member of the Armed Forces included in the registry. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (6) Assessment of the perceptions by Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department. ( f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( b) Registry.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (6) Assessment of the perceptions by Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department. ( f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( b) Registry.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( 5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. ( 2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 3) Blood testing.--The results of any blood test conducted under section 4(a) shall be included in the registry established under paragraph (1) for any member of the Armed Forces included in the registry. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 4) Establishment of standards that are supported by science for determining exposure to and ensuring clean up of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (6) Assessment of the perceptions by Congress and the public of the efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to mitigating the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department. ( f) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Chairman of the PFAS Task Force shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the task force. (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( b) Registry.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a registry of members of the Armed Forces who have been exposed to, or are suspected to have been exposed to, perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment. ( 5) A liaison from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( (d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. ( e) Duties.--The duties of the PFAS Task Force are the following: (1) Analysis of the health aspects of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( (c) Deployment Assessments.--Section 1074f(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) An assessment of whether the member was-- ``(i) based or stationed at a military installation identified by the Department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation; or ``(ii) exposed to such substances, including by assessing any information in the health record of the member.''. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (b) Former Members of the Armed Forces and Family Members.--The Secretary shall pay for blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances for any covered individual, at the election of the individual, either through the TRICARE program for individuals otherwise eligible for such program or through the use of vouchers to obtain such testing. ( 2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( 3) Blood testing.--The results of any blood test conducted under section 4(a) shall be included in the registry established under paragraph (1) for any member of the Armed Forces included in the registry. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. ( e) Covered Evaluation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered evaluation'' means-- (1) a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with section 3(a); (2) a separation history and physical examination conducted under section 1145(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 3(b); and (3) a deployment assessment conducted under section 1074f(b)(2) of such title, as amended by section 3(c).

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. ( a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( ( 2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( (2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a task force to address the effects of the release of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the Department of Defense, to include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. d) Support.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other individuals as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate shall support the activities of the PFAS Task Force. ( a) Members of the Armed Forces.-- (1) In general.--If a covered evaluation of a member of the Armed Forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to that member, during that covered evaluation, blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances. ( ( 2) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' means a former member of the Armed Forces or a family member of a member or former member of the Armed Forces who lived at a location (or the surrounding area of such a location) identified by the Department of Defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the individual lived at that location (or surrounding area). ( (a) Sharing of Information.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the Department of Defense with the Department of Veterans Affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the Armed Forces to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. ( d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by reason of the exposure of the veteran to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances not being recorded in a covered evaluation. (

S.586

Health

Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the NOPAIN Act This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by inserting ``and separate payments for non-opioid treatments under paragraph (16)(G),'' after ``payments under paragraph (6)''; and (2) in paragraph (16), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Access to non-opioid treatments for pain.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to a covered OPD service (or group of services) furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for, a non- opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii)) furnished as part of such service (or group of services). ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. (b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(i)(2)(D)) is amended-- (1) by aligning the margins of clause (v) with the margins of clause (iv); (2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: ``(vi) In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the payment system described in clause (i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for a separate payment for a non-opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection.''. (c) Evaluation of Therapeutic Services for Pain Management.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall submit to Congress a report identifying-- (A) limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits in Medicare coverage or reimbursement for restorative therapies, behavioral approaches, and complementary and integrative health services that are identified in the Pain Management Best Practices Inter- Agency Task Force Report and that have demonstrated the ability to replace or reduce opioid consumption; and (B) recommendations to address the limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits identified under subparagraph (A) to improve Medicare coverage and reimbursement for such therapies, approaches, and services. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1). <all>

NOPAIN Act

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting.

NOPAIN Act Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore

R

WV

This bill temporarily establishes separate payments for certain non-opioid treatments under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services and the payment system for ambulatory surgical center services. The bill applies to pain management treatments that are able to replace or reduce opioid consumption, as shown through clinical trials or data.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 1395l(i)(2)(D)) is amended-- (1) by aligning the margins of clause (v) with the margins of clause (iv); (2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: ``(vi) In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the payment system described in clause (i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for a separate payment for a non-opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection.''. (c) Evaluation of Therapeutic Services for Pain Management.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall submit to Congress a report identifying-- (A) limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits in Medicare coverage or reimbursement for restorative therapies, behavioral approaches, and complementary and integrative health services that are identified in the Pain Management Best Practices Inter- Agency Task Force Report and that have demonstrated the ability to replace or reduce opioid consumption; and (B) recommendations to address the limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits identified under subparagraph (A) to improve Medicare coverage and reimbursement for such therapies, approaches, and services. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. 1395l(i)(2)(D)) is amended-- (1) by aligning the margins of clause (v) with the margins of clause (iv); (2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: ``(vi) In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the payment system described in clause (i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for a separate payment for a non-opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection.''. (c) Evaluation of Therapeutic Services for Pain Management.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall submit to Congress a report identifying-- (A) limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits in Medicare coverage or reimbursement for restorative therapies, behavioral approaches, and complementary and integrative health services that are identified in the Pain Management Best Practices Inter- Agency Task Force Report and that have demonstrated the ability to replace or reduce opioid consumption; and (B) recommendations to address the limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits identified under subparagraph (A) to improve Medicare coverage and reimbursement for such therapies, approaches, and services. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by inserting ``and separate payments for non-opioid treatments under paragraph (16)(G),'' after ``payments under paragraph (6)''; and (2) in paragraph (16), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Access to non-opioid treatments for pain.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to a covered OPD service (or group of services) furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for, a non- opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii)) furnished as part of such service (or group of services). ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. (b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(i)(2)(D)) is amended-- (1) by aligning the margins of clause (v) with the margins of clause (iv); (2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: ``(vi) In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the payment system described in clause (i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for a separate payment for a non-opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection.''. (c) Evaluation of Therapeutic Services for Pain Management.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall submit to Congress a report identifying-- (A) limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits in Medicare coverage or reimbursement for restorative therapies, behavioral approaches, and complementary and integrative health services that are identified in the Pain Management Best Practices Inter- Agency Task Force Report and that have demonstrated the ability to replace or reduce opioid consumption; and (B) recommendations to address the limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits identified under subparagraph (A) to improve Medicare coverage and reimbursement for such therapies, approaches, and services. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS TO NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(E), by inserting ``and separate payments for non-opioid treatments under paragraph (16)(G),'' after ``payments under paragraph (6)''; and (2) in paragraph (16), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Access to non-opioid treatments for pain.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to a covered OPD service (or group of services) furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for, a non- opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii)) furnished as part of such service (or group of services). ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. (b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(i)(2)(D)) is amended-- (1) by aligning the margins of clause (v) with the margins of clause (iv); (2) by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (vii); and (3) by inserting after clause (v) the following new clause: ``(vi) In the case of surgical services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, and before January 1, 2027, the payment system described in clause (i) shall provide, in a budget-neutral manner, for a separate payment for a non-opioid treatment (as defined in clause (iii) of subsection (t)(16)(G)) furnished as part of such services in the amount specified in clause (ii) of such subsection.''. (c) Evaluation of Therapeutic Services for Pain Management.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall submit to Congress a report identifying-- (A) limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits in Medicare coverage or reimbursement for restorative therapies, behavioral approaches, and complementary and integrative health services that are identified in the Pain Management Best Practices Inter- Agency Task Force Report and that have demonstrated the ability to replace or reduce opioid consumption; and (B) recommendations to address the limitations, gaps, barriers to access, or deficits identified under subparagraph (A) to improve Medicare coverage and reimbursement for such therapies, approaches, and services. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. ``(iii) Definition of non-opioid treatment.--A `non-opioid treatment' means-- ``(I) a drug or biological product that is indicated to produce analgesia without acting upon the body's opioid receptors; or ``(II) an implantable, reusable, or disposable medical device cleared or approved by the Administrator for Food and Drugs for the intended use of managing or treating pain; that has demonstrated the ability to replace, reduce, or avoid opioid use or the quantity of opioids prescribed in a clinical trial or through data published in a peer-reviewed journal.''. 2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to combat the opioid crisis by promoting access to non-opioid treatments in the hospital outpatient setting. This Act may be cited as the ``Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act'' or the ``NOPAIN Act''. ``(ii) Amount of payment.--The amount of the payment specified in this clause is, with respect to a non-opioid treatment that is-- ``(I) a drug or biological product, the amount of payment for such drug or biological determined under section 1847A; or ``(II) a medical device, the amount of the hospital's charges for the device, adjusted to cost. b) Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System.--Section 1833(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Public consultation.--In developing the report described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 3) Exclusive treatment.--Any drug, biological product, or medical device that is a non-opioid treatment (as defined in section 1833(t)(16)(G)(iii) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)) shall not be considered a therapeutic service for the purpose of the report described in paragraph (1).

H.R.8565

Health

Rural Hospital Extensions for Low-volume Programs Act of 2022 or the Rural HELP Act of 2022 This bill makes certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals permanent (the adjustments currently expire at the end of FY2022).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs 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 ``Rural Hospital Extensions for Low- volume Programs Act of 2022'' or the ``Rural HELP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND LOW- VOLUME HOSPITAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ``through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``or a subsequent fiscal year''. (B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''. (b) Extension of the Increased Payments Under the Medicare Low- Volume Hospital Program.--Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the header, by inserting ``for fiscal years 2005 through 2010'' after ``increase''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2023 and subsequent fiscal years''; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``and each subsequent fiscal year''; (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end ``and''; (C) in subclause (III)-- (i) by striking ``fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (ii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by amending the header to read as follows: ``Applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2021''; (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2011 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (C) in clause (ii), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''. <all>

Rural HELP Act of 2022

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program.

Rural HELP Act of 2022 Rural Hospital Extensions for Low-volume Programs Act of 2022

Rep. Graves, Sam

R

MO

This bill makes certain payment adjustments for Medicare-dependent hospitals and low-volume hospitals permanent (the adjustments currently expire at the end of FY2022).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs 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 ``Rural Hospital Extensions for Low- volume Programs Act of 2022'' or the ``Rural HELP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND LOW- VOLUME HOSPITAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ``through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``or a subsequent fiscal year''. (B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''. (b) Extension of the Increased Payments Under the Medicare Low- Volume Hospital Program.--Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the header, by inserting ``for fiscal years 2005 through 2010'' after ``increase''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2023 and subsequent fiscal years''; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``and each subsequent fiscal year''; (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end ``and''; (C) in subclause (III)-- (i) by striking ``fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (ii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by amending the header to read as follows: ``Applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2021''; (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2011 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (C) in clause (ii), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''. <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 ``Rural Hospital Extensions for Low- volume Programs Act of 2022'' or the ``Rural HELP Act of 2022''. SEC. PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND LOW- VOLUME HOSPITAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the header, by inserting ``for fiscal years 2005 through 2010'' after ``increase''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2023 and subsequent fiscal years''; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``and each subsequent fiscal year''; (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end ``and''; (C) in subclause (III)-- (i) by striking ``fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (ii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by amending the header to read as follows: ``Applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2021''; (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2011 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (C) in clause (ii), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs 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 ``Rural Hospital Extensions for Low- volume Programs Act of 2022'' or the ``Rural HELP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND LOW- VOLUME HOSPITAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ``through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``or a subsequent fiscal year''. (B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''. (b) Extension of the Increased Payments Under the Medicare Low- Volume Hospital Program.--Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the header, by inserting ``for fiscal years 2005 through 2010'' after ``increase''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2023 and subsequent fiscal years''; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``and each subsequent fiscal year''; (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end ``and''; (C) in subclause (III)-- (i) by striking ``fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (ii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by amending the header to read as follows: ``Applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2021''; (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2011 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (C) in clause (ii), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs 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 ``Rural Hospital Extensions for Low- volume Programs Act of 2022'' or the ``Rural HELP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERMANENTLY EXTENDING THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND LOW- VOLUME HOSPITAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Extension of target amount.--Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (ii) in clause (iv), by striking ``through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``or a subsequent fiscal year''. (B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''. (b) Extension of the Increased Payments Under the Medicare Low- Volume Hospital Program.--Section 1886(d)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(12)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the header, by inserting ``for fiscal years 2005 through 2010'' after ``increase''; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and for discharges occurring in fiscal year 2023 and subsequent fiscal years''; (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``through 2022'' and inserting ``and each subsequent fiscal year''; (B) in subclause (II), by adding at the end ``and''; (C) in subclause (III)-- (i) by striking ``fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (ii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (D) by striking subclause (IV); and (3) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by amending the header to read as follows: ``Applicable percentage increase beginning with fiscal year 2021''; (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2011 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''; and (C) in clause (ii), by striking ``each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. a) Extension of the Medicare-Dependent Hospital (MDH) Program.-- (1) Extension of payment methodology.--Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''; and (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``, and before October 1, 2022''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs under the Medicare program. B) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.--Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2022'' and inserting ``a subsequent fiscal year''.

S.4747

Health

Investing in Kids' Mental Health Now Act of 2022 This bill temporarily increases the payment rate for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, including telehealth services, under Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue guidance on how states may expand such services through provider flexibilities and other regulatory pathways.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Investing in Kids' Mental Health Now Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 3. Payment rate increase for pediatric behavioral health services. Sec. 4. Guidance to States on supporting mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, and on the availability of telehealth under Medicaid. Sec. 5. Ensuring children receive timely access to care. SEC. 3. PAYMENT RATE INCREASE FOR PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(13)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) that, for a 1-year period that begins not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the State shall pay for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (as defined in subsection (tt)) furnished during such period at a rate that is at least 1 percent, and not more than 9 percent, higher than the rate that was applicable to such services under the State plan as of the day before the date that is 6 months before the date of enactment of this subparagraph;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(tt) Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(13)(D), the term `pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services' means at least 10 of the following services furnished by a health care provider, including hospitals, physicians, and other providers determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of screening for, identifying, diagnosing, or treating a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition, whether furnished in-person or via telehealth: ``(1) Mental health and substance use disorder screenings. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(4) Psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment. ``(5) Mental health primary prevention services. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(8) Child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology services. ``(9) Partial hospitalization services. ``(10) Day program services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(12) Eating disorder treatment services. ``(13) Outpatient services. ``(14) Crisis residential services. ``(15) Crisis intervention and stabilization. ``(16) Inpatient psychiatric and psychological services. ``(17) Individual therapy. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(20) Intensive in-home services. ``(21) Peer support services. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(23) Substance use disorder screening, including SBIRT, and treatment. ``(24) Medication management. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. (b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. (c) Increase in Payment Using Increased FMAP.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(jj) Increased FMAP for Additional Expenditures for Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), with respect to the portion of the amounts expended for medical assistance for services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D) that is furnished during the 1-year period described in such section and that is attributable to the increase to the payment rate applicable to such services required under such section (or, by application, section 1932(f)), the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State that is one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia shall be equal to 100 percent. The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. SEC. 4. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. (a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines. SEC. 5. ENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE TIMELY ACCESS TO CARE. (a) Guidance to States on Flexibilities To Ensure Provider Capacity To Provide Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Crisis Care.-- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide guidance to States on best practices to support children in crisis or in need of intensive mental, emotional, or behavioral health services by using flexibilities for hospitals and other providers under applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including a description of how States are leveraging existing flexibilities to deliver crisis care. (b) Mandated Report to Congress Regarding Barriers to Repurposing of Beds, Space, and Staff To Address Pediatric Behavioral Health Needs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Congress a report with respect to regulatory, legal, and other barriers to care across the crisis continuum, including intermediate level care, such as intensive outpatient care or partial hospitalization, that identifies solutions to facilitate flexibility for children's hospitals and other providers of mental, emotional, or behavioral health services. (2) Requirements.--In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall include in such report-- (A) a comprehensive list of laws, regulations, and guidance impacting children's hospitals' and other providers' ability to repurpose immediately beds, space, and staff for children in need of mental, emotional, or behavioral health services, including a description of the rationale for each policy and corresponding actions required to repurpose such beds, space, and staff; and (B) recommendations on how children's hospitals and other providers can immediately expand access to mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, such as intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization, and residential care, while also ensuring high quality and safety. <all>

Investing in Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of 2022

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Investing in Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of 2022

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

This bill temporarily increases the payment rate for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, including telehealth services, under Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue guidance on how states may expand such services through provider flexibilities and other regulatory pathways.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Payment rate increase for pediatric behavioral health services. Guidance to States on supporting mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, and on the availability of telehealth under Medicaid. Ensuring children receive timely access to care. 3. 1396a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(13)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) that, for a 1-year period that begins not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the State shall pay for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (as defined in subsection (tt)) furnished during such period at a rate that is at least 1 percent, and not more than 9 percent, higher than the rate that was applicable to such services under the State plan as of the day before the date that is 6 months before the date of enactment of this subparagraph;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(tt) Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(13)(D), the term `pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services' means at least 10 of the following services furnished by a health care provider, including hospitals, physicians, and other providers determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of screening for, identifying, diagnosing, or treating a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition, whether furnished in-person or via telehealth: ``(1) Mental health and substance use disorder screenings. ``(4) Psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment. ``(5) Mental health primary prevention services. ``(9) Partial hospitalization services. ``(13) Outpatient services. ``(15) Crisis intervention and stabilization. ``(17) Individual therapy. ``(23) Substance use disorder screening, including SBIRT, and treatment. ``(24) Medication management. (b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. 4. 1396 et seq. SEC. (a) Guidance to States on Flexibilities To Ensure Provider Capacity To Provide Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Crisis Care.-- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide guidance to States on best practices to support children in crisis or in need of intensive mental, emotional, or behavioral health services by using flexibilities for hospitals and other providers under applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including a description of how States are leveraging existing flexibilities to deliver crisis care.

SHORT TITLE. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Payment rate increase for pediatric behavioral health services. Guidance to States on supporting mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, and on the availability of telehealth under Medicaid. Ensuring children receive timely access to care. 3. ``(5) Mental health primary prevention services. ``(9) Partial hospitalization services. ``(13) Outpatient services. ``(17) Individual therapy. ``(23) Substance use disorder screening, including SBIRT, and treatment. (b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. 4. 1396 et seq. SEC. (a) Guidance to States on Flexibilities To Ensure Provider Capacity To Provide Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Crisis Care.-- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide guidance to States on best practices to support children in crisis or in need of intensive mental, emotional, or behavioral health services by using flexibilities for hospitals and other providers under applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including a description of how States are leveraging existing flexibilities to deliver crisis care.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Investing in Kids' Mental Health Now Act of 2022''. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Payment rate increase for pediatric behavioral health services. Guidance to States on supporting mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, and on the availability of telehealth under Medicaid. Ensuring children receive timely access to care. 3. 1396a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(13)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) that, for a 1-year period that begins not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the State shall pay for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (as defined in subsection (tt)) furnished during such period at a rate that is at least 1 percent, and not more than 9 percent, higher than the rate that was applicable to such services under the State plan as of the day before the date that is 6 months before the date of enactment of this subparagraph;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(tt) Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(13)(D), the term `pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services' means at least 10 of the following services furnished by a health care provider, including hospitals, physicians, and other providers determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of screening for, identifying, diagnosing, or treating a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition, whether furnished in-person or via telehealth: ``(1) Mental health and substance use disorder screenings. ``(4) Psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment. ``(5) Mental health primary prevention services. ``(8) Child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology services. ``(9) Partial hospitalization services. ``(13) Outpatient services. ``(15) Crisis intervention and stabilization. ``(16) Inpatient psychiatric and psychological services. ``(17) Individual therapy. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(23) Substance use disorder screening, including SBIRT, and treatment. ``(24) Medication management. (b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. 4. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines. SEC. (a) Guidance to States on Flexibilities To Ensure Provider Capacity To Provide Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Crisis Care.-- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide guidance to States on best practices to support children in crisis or in need of intensive mental, emotional, or behavioral health services by using flexibilities for hospitals and other providers under applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including a description of how States are leveraging existing flexibilities to deliver crisis care. (2) Requirements.--In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall include in such report-- (A) a comprehensive list of laws, regulations, and guidance impacting children's hospitals' and other providers' ability to repurpose immediately beds, space, and staff for children in need of mental, emotional, or behavioral health services, including a description of the rationale for each policy and corresponding actions required to repurpose such beds, space, and staff; and (B) recommendations on how children's hospitals and other providers can immediately expand access to mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, such as intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization, and residential care, while also ensuring high quality and safety.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Investing in Kids' Mental Health Now Act of 2022''. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Payment rate increase for pediatric behavioral health services. Guidance to States on supporting mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, and on the availability of telehealth under Medicaid. Ensuring children receive timely access to care. 3. 1396a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(13)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``and'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) that, for a 1-year period that begins not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the State shall pay for pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (as defined in subsection (tt)) furnished during such period at a rate that is at least 1 percent, and not more than 9 percent, higher than the rate that was applicable to such services under the State plan as of the day before the date that is 6 months before the date of enactment of this subparagraph;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(tt) Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services Defined.--For purposes of subsection (a)(13)(D), the term `pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services' means at least 10 of the following services furnished by a health care provider, including hospitals, physicians, and other providers determined by the Secretary, for the purposes of screening for, identifying, diagnosing, or treating a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition, whether furnished in-person or via telehealth: ``(1) Mental health and substance use disorder screenings. ``(4) Psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment. ``(5) Mental health primary prevention services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(8) Child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology services. ``(9) Partial hospitalization services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(12) Eating disorder treatment services. ``(13) Outpatient services. ``(14) Crisis residential services. ``(15) Crisis intervention and stabilization. ``(16) Inpatient psychiatric and psychological services. ``(17) Individual therapy. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(20) Intensive in-home services. ``(21) Peer support services. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(23) Substance use disorder screening, including SBIRT, and treatment. ``(24) Medication management. (b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. (c) Increase in Payment Using Increased FMAP.--Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. 4. ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines. SEC. (a) Guidance to States on Flexibilities To Ensure Provider Capacity To Provide Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Crisis Care.-- Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide guidance to States on best practices to support children in crisis or in need of intensive mental, emotional, or behavioral health services by using flexibilities for hospitals and other providers under applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, including a description of how States are leveraging existing flexibilities to deliver crisis care. (b) Mandated Report to Congress Regarding Barriers to Repurposing of Beds, Space, and Staff To Address Pediatric Behavioral Health Needs.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Congress a report with respect to regulatory, legal, and other barriers to care across the crisis continuum, including intermediate level care, such as intensive outpatient care or partial hospitalization, that identifies solutions to facilitate flexibility for children's hospitals and other providers of mental, emotional, or behavioral health services. (2) Requirements.--In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall include in such report-- (A) a comprehensive list of laws, regulations, and guidance impacting children's hospitals' and other providers' ability to repurpose immediately beds, space, and staff for children in need of mental, emotional, or behavioral health services, including a description of the rationale for each policy and corresponding actions required to repurpose such beds, space, and staff; and (B) recommendations on how children's hospitals and other providers can immediately expand access to mental, emotional, and behavioral health services, such as intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization, and residential care, while also ensuring high quality and safety.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. ( The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. ( ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. ( b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ),

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. ( The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. ( ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. ( b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ),

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. ( The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. ( ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. ( b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ),

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. ( The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. ( ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. ( b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ),

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(11) Intensive outpatient services. ``(18) Family therapy. ``(22) Provider-to-provider consultation services involving primary care practitioners and mental health care specialists, including child and adolescent specialists. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( a) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Services.--Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), (b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ), including expanding the originating site requirement, delivering audio-only mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services, and streamlining provider licensing, credentialing, and enrollment protocols with respect to telehealth services furnished across State lines.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. a) Payment Rate Increase for Pediatric Behavioral Health Services.--Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Mental health development assessments. ``(3) Mental health behavior assessments and interventions. ``(6) Mental health and substance use disorder case management services. ``(7) School-based mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and treatment services. ``(19) Group therapy services. ``(25) Any other pediatric mental, emotional, or behavioral health service determined appropriate by the Secretary.''. ( b) Under Medicaid Managed Care Plans.--Section 1932(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(f)) is amended-- (1) in the header, by inserting ``and Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health'' before ``Services''; (2) by inserting ``and pediatric mental, emotional, and behavioral health services described in section 1902(a)(13)(D)'' after ``section 1902(a)(13)(C)''; and (3) by striking ``such section'' and inserting ``section 1902(a)(13)''. ( The preceding sentence does not prohibit the payment of Federal financial participation based on the Federal medical assistance percentage for amounts in excess of those specified in such sentence.''. GUIDANCE TO STATES ON SUPPORTING MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ON THE AVAILABILITY OF TELEHEALTH UNDER MEDICAID. ( ), including a description of best practices for effective programs, service provision for underserved communities, meeting the needs of children with medical complexities, and recruitment and retention of providers. ( b) Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Telehealth Services.--Not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on best practices to sustain and enhance the availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral telehealth services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ),

H.R.4468

Government Operations and Politics

Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act or the AI for Agency Impact Act This bill requires each federal agency to establish and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, objectives, and metrics plan. Each plan shall include

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act'' or the ``AI for Agency Impact Act''. SEC. 2. AI STRATEGY, OBJECTIVES, AND METRICS PLANS. (a) Amendment.--Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``SUBCHAPTER III--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ``Sec. 321. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(3) Artificial intelligence.--The term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(5) Reliability.--The term `reliability' means, with respect to the artificial intelligence, the extent to which-- ``(A) data collected for use by the artificial intelligence is a valid measure of the underlying concepts addressed in the objectives of using the artificial intelligence; ``(B) the safety, security, and robustness has been tested and assured across each phase of development and use of the artificial intelligence according to defined objectives; ``(C) data records and fields are present and sufficiently populated; and ``(D) data records reflect the actual underlying information. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``Sec. 322. AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan ``(a) AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan.--The head of each agency shall establish an AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan that contains strategies, objectives, and metrics for the trustworthy adoption of artificial intelligence by the agency to better achieve the mission of the agency to serve the people of the United States, including the following: ``(1) Defined roles, responsibilities, and delegation of authority for the use and oversight of artificial intelligence used by the agency, including oversight of compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and guidance. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(4) For each artificial intelligence used by the agency at the time the plan is established-- ``(A) performance objectives and accompanying metrics that clearly reflect or convey the intended purpose of the artificial intelligence; ``(B) a process-- ``(i) for the continuous or routine monitoring and assessment the performance of the artificial intelligence against the objectives and metrics established for the artificial intelligence under subparagraph (A) to ensure that the artificial intelligence functions as intended and carries out the goals and objectives of using the artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) that includes a plan to systematically identify, analyze, and mitigate any risks associated with the artificial intelligence; and ``(C) documentation demonstrating that the artificial intelligence relies on high quality, reliable, representative data, including-- ``(i) the sources and origins of data used to train each artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) assessments of the reliability, quality, and representativeness of-- ``(I) data used to train the artificial intelligence; ``(II) attributes used to categorize data; ``(III) data variables used by the artificial intelligence; and ``(IV) interconnectivities and dependencies of data streams that operationalize the artificial intelligence; and ``(iii) a description of the range of data and model drift that is acceptable for each artificial intelligence. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. ``(6) A description of how artificial intelligence used by the agency are monitored, including a description of any actions taken to correct the functioning or performance of the artificial intelligence. ``(7) A description of how information on the design, operation, limitations, and updates of the artificial intelligence is made available to the public. ``(b) Relationship to Executive Order 13859, Memoranda.--A plan developed under subsection (a) by an agency shall be consistent with-- ``(1) section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the memorandum required by section 104(a) of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) is issued, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director, the Inspector General of the agency, and the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains-- ``(A) the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); ``(B) an inventory (including a catalogue of model and non-model components, specifications, and parameters) of all artificial intelligence in use by the agency, in accordance with the guidance issued under paragraph (3); and ``(C) a description and assessment of opportunities to incorporate the use artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency to enhance the effectiveness of the agency in accomplishing the mission, operations, and programs of the agency. ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(4) Reporting reciprocity.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall fulfill the requirements of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020, and shall include all information required by such provisions. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex. ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this subchapter may be construed as authorizing the use by agencies of, or an appropriation for, artificial intelligence.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``subchapter iii--artificial intelligence ``321. Definitions ``322. AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plans required''. <all>

AI for Agency Impact Act

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

AI for Agency Impact Act Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B.

D

NY

This bill requires each federal agency to establish and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, objectives, and metrics plan. Each plan shall include

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act'' or the ``AI for Agency Impact Act''. SEC. 2. AI STRATEGY, OBJECTIVES, AND METRICS PLANS. (a) Amendment.--Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``SUBCHAPTER III--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ``Sec. 321. ``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 322. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. ``(6) A description of how artificial intelligence used by the agency are monitored, including a description of any actions taken to correct the functioning or performance of the artificial intelligence. ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the memorandum required by section 104(a) of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020, and shall include all information required by such provisions. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex. Definitions ``322.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act'' or the ``AI for Agency Impact Act''. SEC. 2. AI STRATEGY, OBJECTIVES, AND METRICS PLANS. (a) Amendment.--Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``SUBCHAPTER III--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ``Sec. 321. ``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 322. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. ``(6) A description of how artificial intelligence used by the agency are monitored, including a description of any actions taken to correct the functioning or performance of the artificial intelligence. ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the memorandum required by section 104(a) of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020, and shall include all information required by such provisions. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex. Definitions ``322.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act'' or the ``AI for Agency Impact Act''. SEC. 2. AI STRATEGY, OBJECTIVES, AND METRICS PLANS. (a) Amendment.--Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``SUBCHAPTER III--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ``Sec. 321. ``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(5) Reliability.--The term `reliability' means, with respect to the artificial intelligence, the extent to which-- ``(A) data collected for use by the artificial intelligence is a valid measure of the underlying concepts addressed in the objectives of using the artificial intelligence; ``(B) the safety, security, and robustness has been tested and assured across each phase of development and use of the artificial intelligence according to defined objectives; ``(C) data records and fields are present and sufficiently populated; and ``(D) data records reflect the actual underlying information. 322. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(4) For each artificial intelligence used by the agency at the time the plan is established-- ``(A) performance objectives and accompanying metrics that clearly reflect or convey the intended purpose of the artificial intelligence; ``(B) a process-- ``(i) for the continuous or routine monitoring and assessment the performance of the artificial intelligence against the objectives and metrics established for the artificial intelligence under subparagraph (A) to ensure that the artificial intelligence functions as intended and carries out the goals and objectives of using the artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) that includes a plan to systematically identify, analyze, and mitigate any risks associated with the artificial intelligence; and ``(C) documentation demonstrating that the artificial intelligence relies on high quality, reliable, representative data, including-- ``(i) the sources and origins of data used to train each artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) assessments of the reliability, quality, and representativeness of-- ``(I) data used to train the artificial intelligence; ``(II) attributes used to categorize data; ``(III) data variables used by the artificial intelligence; and ``(IV) interconnectivities and dependencies of data streams that operationalize the artificial intelligence; and ``(iii) a description of the range of data and model drift that is acceptable for each artificial intelligence. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. ``(6) A description of how artificial intelligence used by the agency are monitored, including a description of any actions taken to correct the functioning or performance of the artificial intelligence. ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the memorandum required by section 104(a) of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020, and shall include all information required by such provisions. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex. Definitions ``322.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act'' or the ``AI for Agency Impact Act''. SEC. 2. AI STRATEGY, OBJECTIVES, AND METRICS PLANS. (a) Amendment.--Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``SUBCHAPTER III--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ``Sec. 321. ``(2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(3) Artificial intelligence.--The term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(5) Reliability.--The term `reliability' means, with respect to the artificial intelligence, the extent to which-- ``(A) data collected for use by the artificial intelligence is a valid measure of the underlying concepts addressed in the objectives of using the artificial intelligence; ``(B) the safety, security, and robustness has been tested and assured across each phase of development and use of the artificial intelligence according to defined objectives; ``(C) data records and fields are present and sufficiently populated; and ``(D) data records reflect the actual underlying information. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. 322. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(4) For each artificial intelligence used by the agency at the time the plan is established-- ``(A) performance objectives and accompanying metrics that clearly reflect or convey the intended purpose of the artificial intelligence; ``(B) a process-- ``(i) for the continuous or routine monitoring and assessment the performance of the artificial intelligence against the objectives and metrics established for the artificial intelligence under subparagraph (A) to ensure that the artificial intelligence functions as intended and carries out the goals and objectives of using the artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) that includes a plan to systematically identify, analyze, and mitigate any risks associated with the artificial intelligence; and ``(C) documentation demonstrating that the artificial intelligence relies on high quality, reliable, representative data, including-- ``(i) the sources and origins of data used to train each artificial intelligence; and ``(ii) assessments of the reliability, quality, and representativeness of-- ``(I) data used to train the artificial intelligence; ``(II) attributes used to categorize data; ``(III) data variables used by the artificial intelligence; and ``(IV) interconnectivities and dependencies of data streams that operationalize the artificial intelligence; and ``(iii) a description of the range of data and model drift that is acceptable for each artificial intelligence. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. ``(6) A description of how artificial intelligence used by the agency are monitored, including a description of any actions taken to correct the functioning or performance of the artificial intelligence. ``(7) A description of how information on the design, operation, limitations, and updates of the artificial intelligence is made available to the public. ``(c) Reports.-- ``(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the memorandum required by section 104(a) of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. Reg. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020, and shall include all information required by such provisions. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex. ``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this subchapter may be construed as authorizing the use by agencies of, or an appropriation for, artificial intelligence.''. Definitions ``322.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(4) Reporting reciprocity.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall fulfill the requirements of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(4) Reporting reciprocity.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall fulfill the requirements of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(4) Reporting reciprocity.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall fulfill the requirements of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(2) Defined values, ethics, and principles to foster public trust and responsible use of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. Definitions ``In this subchapter: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given that term in paragraph (1) section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that term shall not include independent regulatory agencies (as defined in paragraph (5) of such section). ``(4) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. ``(3) Procedures-- ``(A) to ensure the security and privacy of data used by artificial intelligence used by the agency; and ``(B) for human supervision of, and accountability for, artificial intelligence used by the agency. ``(5) Performance objectives and accompanying metrics, for each opportunity identified by the agency to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence into the platforms, processes, and operations of the agency. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(3) Agency inventory guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officers Council shall issue, and make publicly available, guidance that includes the criteria, format, and mechanisms for the inventory required to be included in the report under paragraph (1). ``(4) Reporting reciprocity.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall fulfill the requirements of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note) and subsections (b) and (c) of section 5 of Executive Order 13960 (89 Fed. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. ``(e) Classified Annex.--The reports required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be made publicly available upon submission to the entities described in such paragraphs, but such reports may include a classified annex.

To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require Executive agencies to establish and implement an AI strategy, objectives, and metrics plan for trustworthy artificial intelligence adoption to better achieve the missions of such agencies to serve the people of the United States, and for other purposes. ``(6) Representativeness.--The term `representativeness' means the extent to which data sets used for training the artificial intelligence is representative of the population or operational environment to be assessed by the artificial intelligence. 13859) titled `Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government', issued on December 8, 2020; and ``(2) the memorandum issued by the Director to the agency under section 104 of the AI in Government Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-260; 40 U.S.C. 11301 note). ``(2) Progress reports.--In 2023, and every two years thereafter until 2033, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- ``(A) on the implementation of the AI Strategy, Objectives, and Metrics Plan established by the agency under subsection (a); and ``(B) that identifies and assesses any opportunities for, and risks any associated with, the use, or potential use, of artificial intelligence by the agency. ``(d) Consultation.--In developing a plan required to be submitted under subsection (a) and the reports required by subsection (c), the head of the agency shall consult with the National Cyber Director and the heads of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence.

H.R.1103

Science, Technology, Communications

Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act or the CABLE Competition Act This bill revises the valuation of a cable system upon its sale or transfer, and it modifies the process for transferring a cable franchise to a person to whom such franchise was not initially granted. Specifically, the bill requires that after the denial of a franchise renewal or the revocation of a franchise for cause, any subsequent acquisition or transfer must be at fair market value. Further, the bill prohibits a cable franchising authority from (1) precluding the transfer of a cable franchise from a cable operator to a person to whom such franchise was not initially granted, or (2) requiring a cable operator that was initially granted a franchise to receive approval from the franchising authority for such a transfer. However, a franchising authority is authorized to require a cable operator to notify the authority of such a transfer.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act'' or the ``CABLE Competition Act''. SEC. 2. SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 547) is amended to read: ``SEC. 627. CONDITIONS OF SALE OR TRANSFER. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(2) After revocation of franchise for cause.--If a franchise held by a cable operator is revoked for cause and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(2) Notification.--In the case of the transfer of a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not originally granted, a franchising authority may require a cable operator to which a franchise was initially granted to, not later than 15 days after a transfer of a franchise, notify the franchising authority in writing of such transfer. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. (b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date. <all>

CABLE Competition Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes.

CABLE Competition Act Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill revises the valuation of a cable system upon its sale or transfer, and it modifies the process for transferring a cable franchise to a person to whom such franchise was not initially granted. Specifically, the bill requires that after the denial of a franchise renewal or the revocation of a franchise for cause, any subsequent acquisition or transfer must be at fair market value. Further, the bill prohibits a cable franchising authority from (1) precluding the transfer of a cable franchise from a cable operator to a person to whom such franchise was not initially granted, or (2) requiring a cable operator that was initially granted a franchise to receive approval from the franchising authority for such a transfer. However, a franchising authority is authorized to require a cable operator to notify the authority of such a transfer.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act'' or the ``CABLE Competition Act''. SEC. 2. SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 547) is amended to read: ``SEC. 627. CONDITIONS OF SALE OR TRANSFER. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(2) After revocation of franchise for cause.--If a franchise held by a cable operator is revoked for cause and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(2) Notification.--In the case of the transfer of a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not originally granted, a franchising authority may require a cable operator to which a franchise was initially granted to, not later than 15 days after a transfer of a franchise, notify the franchising authority in writing of such transfer. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. (b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act'' or the ``CABLE Competition Act''. SEC. 2. SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 547) is amended to read: ``SEC. 627. CONDITIONS OF SALE OR TRANSFER. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. (b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act'' or the ``CABLE Competition Act''. SEC. 2. SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 547) is amended to read: ``SEC. 627. CONDITIONS OF SALE OR TRANSFER. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(2) After revocation of franchise for cause.--If a franchise held by a cable operator is revoked for cause and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(2) Notification.--In the case of the transfer of a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not originally granted, a franchising authority may require a cable operator to which a franchise was initially granted to, not later than 15 days after a transfer of a franchise, notify the franchising authority in writing of such transfer. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. (b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition Act'' or the ``CABLE Competition Act''. SEC. 2. SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 547) is amended to read: ``SEC. 627. CONDITIONS OF SALE OR TRANSFER. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(2) After revocation of franchise for cause.--If a franchise held by a cable operator is revoked for cause and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(2) Notification.--In the case of the transfer of a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not originally granted, a franchising authority may require a cable operator to which a franchise was initially granted to, not later than 15 days after a transfer of a franchise, notify the franchising authority in writing of such transfer. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. (b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date. <all>

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. ``(3) Transfer defined.--In this subsection, the term `transfer' means the assignment rights under a franchise through any transaction, including a merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, or transfer of control of a cable operator or a cable system.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by subsection (a), shall take effect 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit franchising authorities from requiring approval for the sale of cable systems, and for other purposes. ``(a) Value of Cable System Upon Sale or Transfer.-- ``(1) After denial of franchise renewal.--If a renewal of a franchise held by a cable operator is denied and the franchising authority acquires ownership of the cable system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value, determined on the basis of the cable system valued as a going concern but with no value allocated to the franchise itself. ``(b) Limitations on Authority of Franchising Authority With Respect to Transfer of Franchise.-- ``(1) In general.--A franchising authority may not-- ``(A) preclude a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a person to which such franchise was not initially granted; or ``(B) require a cable operator to which a franchise is initially granted to receive approval from the franchising authority for the transfer of such franchise to a person who to which such franchise was not initially granted. c) Application.--This section, and the amendment made by subsection (a), shall apply to a franchise granted-- (1) on or after the effective date established by subsection (b); or (2) before such date, if such franchise (including any renewal term thereof) is in effect on such date.

H.R.5819

Armed Forces and National Security

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``$6,800'' and inserting ``$10,000''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr.

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FL

This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``$6,800'' and inserting ``$10,000''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``$6,800'' and inserting ``$10,000''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``$6,800'' and inserting ``$10,000''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``$6,800'' and inserting ``$10,000''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who first applies for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. c) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts such veteran's eligibility for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act, is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which Consumer Price Index data is available. In the event that such Consumer Price Index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amount in effect under subsection (a)(2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

H.R.8852

Armed Forces and National Security

End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to make grants to eligible entities (e.g., nonprofit organizations, veterans service organizations, or government agencies) to support partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans and their family members, including veterans who utilize Vet Center services and those who have recently transitioned from serving as members of the Armed Forces to civilian life.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veteran Hunger Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON FOOD INSECURITY. (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, acting through the Director of the National Nutrition and Food Services Office, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall-- (1) make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans, including veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as determined by the Secretary; and (2) make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans who have recently transitioned from serving as members of the Armed Forces to civilian life, and the family members of such members. (b) Distribution and Duration of Grants.-- (1) General grants.--The Secretary shall award at least five grants under subsection (a)(1) to eligible entities that principally serve Native Americans. (2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). (c) Use of Funds.-- (1) In general.--Each grant awarded under this section shall be used to carry out either or both of the following activities: (A) Increasing access to, and enrollment in, Federal assistance programs, including the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.), and any other assistance program that the Secretary determines advisable. (B) Increasing participation in nutrition counseling programs and providing educational materials and counseling to veterans, and family members of veterans, to address food insecurity and healthy diets among those individuals. (2) Additional use.--In addition to being used to carry out either or both of the activities specified in paragraph (1), any grant awarded under this section may be used to provide direct food assistance to covered individuals, or otherwise to provide assistance to covered individuals in accessing food. (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. (2) The demonstrated need of the population the applicant entity would serve. (3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. (4) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals from underserved or disadvantaged populations. (5) Such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Multiple Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to an eligible entity under both paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (g) Information.-- (1) Collection.--The Secretary shall collect such information from eligible entities that receive a grant under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate to monitor and evaluate the use of grants, including-- (A) data regarding the results or outcomes of the services provided to covered individuals under the grant; and (B) data regarding how activities or programs carried out under the grant contribute to specific goals, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and food insecurity. (2) Form and manner.--Information under paragraph (1) shall be furnished in such form and manner as the Secretary may specify. (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. (i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. (B) Final report.--Not later than the two years after the date on which the pilot program under this section concludes, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a final report on veteran food insecurity. (2) Matters.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the findings of a study on the effectiveness of the grants made under such pilot program (including an analysis of the data specified in subsection (g)(1)), disaggregated by grants awarded under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), respectively. With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means any veteran or family member described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a). (2) The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a nonprofit organization; (B) a veterans service organization; (C) a Federal, State, or local government agency; (D) an Indian Tribe or tribal organization; (E) a community-based organization; or (F) an institution of higher education. (3) The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (5) The term ``Native American'' has the meaning given that term in section 3765 of title 38, United States Code. (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes.

End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022

Rep. Jacobs, Sara

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CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program to make grants to eligible entities (e.g., nonprofit organizations, veterans service organizations, or government agencies) to support partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans and their family members, including veterans who utilize Vet Center services and those who have recently transitioned from serving as members of the Armed Forces to civilian life.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON FOOD INSECURITY. 2011 et seq. ), the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. (B) Increasing participation in nutrition counseling programs and providing educational materials and counseling to veterans, and family members of veterans, to address food insecurity and healthy diets among those individuals. (2) Additional use.--In addition to being used to carry out either or both of the activities specified in paragraph (1), any grant awarded under this section may be used to provide direct food assistance to covered individuals, or otherwise to provide assistance to covered individuals in accessing food. (4) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals from underserved or disadvantaged populations. (5) Such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Multiple Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to an eligible entity under both paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (g) Information.-- (1) Collection.--The Secretary shall collect such information from eligible entities that receive a grant under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate to monitor and evaluate the use of grants, including-- (A) data regarding the results or outcomes of the services provided to covered individuals under the grant; and (B) data regarding how activities or programs carried out under the grant contribute to specific goals, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and food insecurity. (2) Form and manner.--Information under paragraph (1) shall be furnished in such form and manner as the Secretary may specify. (i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 1001). (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

SHORT TITLE. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON FOOD INSECURITY. 2011 et seq. ), the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. (4) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals from underserved or disadvantaged populations. (f) Multiple Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to an eligible entity under both paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (g) Information.-- (1) Collection.--The Secretary shall collect such information from eligible entities that receive a grant under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate to monitor and evaluate the use of grants, including-- (A) data regarding the results or outcomes of the services provided to covered individuals under the grant; and (B) data regarding how activities or programs carried out under the grant contribute to specific goals, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and food insecurity. (i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON FOOD INSECURITY. (b) Distribution and Duration of Grants.-- (1) General grants.--The Secretary shall award at least five grants under subsection (a)(1) to eligible entities that principally serve Native Americans. 2011 et seq. ), the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. (B) Increasing participation in nutrition counseling programs and providing educational materials and counseling to veterans, and family members of veterans, to address food insecurity and healthy diets among those individuals. (2) Additional use.--In addition to being used to carry out either or both of the activities specified in paragraph (1), any grant awarded under this section may be used to provide direct food assistance to covered individuals, or otherwise to provide assistance to covered individuals in accessing food. (e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. (4) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals from underserved or disadvantaged populations. (5) Such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Multiple Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to an eligible entity under both paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (g) Information.-- (1) Collection.--The Secretary shall collect such information from eligible entities that receive a grant under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate to monitor and evaluate the use of grants, including-- (A) data regarding the results or outcomes of the services provided to covered individuals under the grant; and (B) data regarding how activities or programs carried out under the grant contribute to specific goals, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and food insecurity. (2) Form and manner.--Information under paragraph (1) shall be furnished in such form and manner as the Secretary may specify. (i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON FOOD INSECURITY. (a) Authority.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, acting through the Director of the National Nutrition and Food Services Office, shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall-- (1) make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans and family members of veterans, including veterans who receive services through Vet Centers or other facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as determined by the Secretary; and (2) make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting partnerships that address food insecurity among veterans who have recently transitioned from serving as members of the Armed Forces to civilian life, and the family members of such members. (b) Distribution and Duration of Grants.-- (1) General grants.--The Secretary shall award at least five grants under subsection (a)(1) to eligible entities that principally serve Native Americans. (2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). 2011 et seq. ), the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), and any other assistance program that the Secretary determines advisable. (B) Increasing participation in nutrition counseling programs and providing educational materials and counseling to veterans, and family members of veterans, to address food insecurity and healthy diets among those individuals. (2) Additional use.--In addition to being used to carry out either or both of the activities specified in paragraph (1), any grant awarded under this section may be used to provide direct food assistance to covered individuals, or otherwise to provide assistance to covered individuals in accessing food. (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. (2) The demonstrated need of the population the applicant entity would serve. (4) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals from underserved or disadvantaged populations. (5) Such other criteria as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Multiple Grants.--The Secretary may award grants to an eligible entity under both paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). (g) Information.-- (1) Collection.--The Secretary shall collect such information from eligible entities that receive a grant under this section as the Secretary determines appropriate to monitor and evaluate the use of grants, including-- (A) data regarding the results or outcomes of the services provided to covered individuals under the grant; and (B) data regarding how activities or programs carried out under the grant contribute to specific goals, including eligibility screening, application assistance, and food insecurity. (2) Form and manner.--Information under paragraph (1) shall be furnished in such form and manner as the Secretary may specify. (i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. (2) Matters.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the findings of a study on the effectiveness of the grants made under such pilot program (including an analysis of the data specified in subsection (g)(1)), disaggregated by grants awarded under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), respectively. With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (2) The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a nonprofit organization; (B) a veterans service organization; (C) a Federal, State, or local government agency; (D) an Indian Tribe or tribal organization; (E) a community-based organization; or (F) an institution of higher education. (3) The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). ( the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. ( 4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( 3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( 3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). ( the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. ( 4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( 3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). ( the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. ( 4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( 3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. (3) Grant period.--A grant awarded to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of two years, but the Secretary may renew the grant for additional periods, subject to subsection (h). ( the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), (d) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( With respect to grants awarded under such paragraph (2), such study shall-- (A) measure the need for food assistance by individuals described in such paragraph (2); and (B) include a description of how improving access to food during the period in which an individual transitions from service in the armed forces to civilian life affects the outcomes of the individual and the family of the individual. ( 4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( (6) The term ``State'' means each of the several States, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( 1786), the low- income home energy assistance program established under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq. ), e) Selection of Recipients.--The Secretary shall select eligible entities that submit applications under subsection (d) for the award of grants using a competitive process that takes into account the following: (1) The capacity of the applicant entity to serve covered individuals. ( 3) The demonstrated need of the applicant entity for assistance from the grants. ( (h) Duration of Program.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a five-year period. ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on food insecurity, and for other purposes. 2) Transition grants.--The Secretary shall award at least one grant under subsection (a)(2) in five different geographic areas that the Secretary determines have a high rate of individuals described in such paragraph. ( ( i) Reports Required.-- (1) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under this section commences, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate an initial report on veteran food insecurity. ( 7) The term ``veterans service organization'' means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

H.R.6471

Taxation

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act This bill prohibits distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) or other tax-preferred savings accounts for abortions except for abortions to terminate a pregnancy that is the result or rape or incest or to protect a women's health or life.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act''. SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ABORTIONS NOT QUALIFIED. (a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. (2) Excluded abortion.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Excluded abortion.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `excluded abortion' means any abortion-- ``(i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life- endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed.''. (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. (c) Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.--Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Prohibition on Reimbursements for Abortions.--For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses.''. (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). (e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (2) Reimbursements.--The amendment made by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.

Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

Rep. Mooney, Alexander X.

R

WV

This bill prohibits distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) or other tax-preferred savings accounts for abortions except for abortions to terminate a pregnancy that is the result or rape or incest or to protect a women's health or life.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act''. SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ABORTIONS NOT QUALIFIED. (a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. (2) Excluded abortion.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Excluded abortion.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `excluded abortion' means any abortion-- ``(i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life- endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed.''. (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. (c) Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.--Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Prohibition on Reimbursements for Abortions.--For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses.''. (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). (e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (2) Reimbursements.--The amendment made by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning 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 ``Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act''. SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ABORTIONS NOT QUALIFIED. (2) Excluded abortion.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Excluded abortion.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `excluded abortion' means any abortion-- ``(i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life- endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed.''. (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. (c) Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.--Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Prohibition on Reimbursements for Abortions.--For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses.''. (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). (e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act''. SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ABORTIONS NOT QUALIFIED. (a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. (2) Excluded abortion.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Excluded abortion.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `excluded abortion' means any abortion-- ``(i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life- endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed.''. (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. (c) Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.--Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Prohibition on Reimbursements for Abortions.--For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses.''. (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). (e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (2) Reimbursements.--The amendment made by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act''. SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ABORTIONS NOT QUALIFIED. (a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. (2) Excluded abortion.--Section 223(d)(2) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Excluded abortion.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `excluded abortion' means any abortion-- ``(i) with respect to a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) with respect to which the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life- endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless the abortion is performed.''. (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. (c) Health Flexible Spending Arrangements and Health Reimbursement Arrangements.--Section 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Prohibition on Reimbursements for Abortions.--For purposes of this section and section 105, reimbursement for expenses incurred for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))) shall not be treated as a reimbursement for medical expenses.''. (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). (e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (2) Reimbursements.--The amendment made by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (d) Retiree Health Accounts.--Section 401(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(other than an expense for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E)))'' after ``sickness, accident, hospitalization, and medical expenses'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1). ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses. a) HSAs.-- (1) In general.--Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion).''. ( (b) Archer MSAs.--Subparagraph (A) of section 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such term shall not include any amount paid for an abortion (other than an excluded abortion (as defined in section 223(d)(2)(E))).''. ( e) Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

S.3716

Finance and Financial Sector

Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022 This bill requires federal financial regulators to jointly publish a database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, or administrative actions regarding financial services that are brought by federal financial regulators, the Department of Justice, certain self-regulating organizations, or state or local agencies that voluntarily submit such information. The Government Accountability Office must report on the database five years after the database is operational.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. SEC. 3. DATABASE. (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by-- (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free Access.--The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement.--Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is-- (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database. <all>

Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022

A bill to require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes.

Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022

Sen. Kennedy, John

R

LA

This bill requires federal financial regulators to jointly publish a database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, or administrative actions regarding financial services that are brought by federal financial regulators, the Department of Justice, certain self-regulating organizations, or state or local agencies that voluntarily submit such information. The Government Accountability Office must report on the database five years after the database is operational.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. SEC. 3. DATABASE. (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by-- (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free Access.--The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement.--Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is-- (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database. <all>

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. SEC. 3. DATABASE. (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by-- (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free Access.--The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement.--Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is-- (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. SEC. 3. DATABASE. (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by-- (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free Access.--The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement.--Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is-- (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database. <all>

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tracking Bad Actors Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. SEC. 3. DATABASE. (a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal financial regulators shall jointly establish a publicly available database of persons convicted or held liable in criminal, civil, and administrative actions relating to financial services brought by-- (1) any Federal financial regulator, to the greatest extent practicable; (2) the Department of Justice; (3) any self-regulatory organization or similar entity overseen by a Federal financial regulator if required by such regulator; or (4) any State or local criminal or regulatory agency that voluntarily submits information to the database. (b) Oversight.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall be the lead agency responsible for oversight of the database established under subsection (a). (c) Free Access.--The information in the database established under subsection (a) shall be free of charge to the public. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. (e) Expungement.--Any agency who submits information to the database under subsection (a) shall expunge any enforcement action brought by the agency if the action is-- (1) overturned upon judicial review; or (2) withdrawn by the agency. (f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database. <all>

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( (2) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date on which the database is operational, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the database.

To require Federal financial regulators to create a publicly available database for certain bad actors, and for other purposes. In this Act, the term ``Federal financial regulator'' means-- (1) the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; (4) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (5) the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency; and (6) the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (d) Operation.--The database established under subsection (a) shall be operated by a Federal agency or maintained by a third party. ( f) Reports.-- (1) Federal financial regulators.--The Federal financial regulators shall jointly submit to Congress an annual report on the database during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the database is operational. (

H.R.6771

Environmental Protection

South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill provides support for ecosystems located within (1) the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and adjacent coastal waterbodies, including all coastal water landward of Florida's Coral Reef; and (2) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SOUTH FLORIDA PROGRAM. Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 125. SOUTH FLORIDA. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Senior advisor.--The term `Senior Advisor' means the Senior Advisor of the South Florida Program. ``(3) South florida.--The term `South Florida' means-- ``(A) all land and water within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and adjacent coastal waterbodies, including all coastal water landward of Florida's Coral Reef; and ``(B) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources. ``(4) South florida ecosystem restoration task force.--The term `South Florida Ecosystem Task Force' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force established by section 528(f)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. 3771). ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(6) South florida program.--The term `South Florida Program' means the South Florida Program established within the Water Division of the Region 4 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(b) South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group.--The Senior Advisor shall serve as the representative of the Environmental Protection Agency on the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group. ``(c) Grant Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish a grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to carry out projects to monitor, enhance, or restore water quality, wetlands, aquatic ecosystems, or marine habitat-- ``(A) in South Florida; and ``(B) outside of South Florida but within the study area boundaries of-- ``(i) the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program authorized under section 320; and ``(ii) the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership authorized under that section. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(3) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(ii) Other sources of funding.-- ``(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), in selecting recipients of grants under the grant program, the Senior Advisor may not award a grant to carry out a water infrastructure activity that has received assistance-- ``(aa) from a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI; ``(bb) from a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12); or ``(cc) pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(4) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 33 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(d) Support for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Special Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Interagency agreement.--The Senior Advisor shall, on an annual basis, develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies to provide funding for 1 or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. 3767), title VI of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-541; 114 Stat. 2680), and other applicable law to restore the South Florida ecosystem. ``(3) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(3) Use of funds.--Each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor shall award grants under the grant program for public engagement, environmental literacy, and education efforts with respect to any of the following: ``(A) Biscayne Bay. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(C) Charlotte Harbor. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(E) Everglades Headwaters. ``(F) Florida Bay. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(H) Lake Okeechobee. ``(I) Loxahatchee River and Lake Worth Lagoon. ``(J) Indian River Lagoon. ``(K) St. Lucie River and Estuary. ``(4) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(B) Priority consideration.--In selecting entities to be awarded grants under the grant program, the Senior Advisor shall give priority to applications that seek to fund field trips for socially disadvantaged students in public elementary schools and public secondary schools to access publicly protected lands and natural resources. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(B) Waiver.--The Senior Advisor may waive the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) for projects carried out to support efforts described in paragraph (4)(B). ``(6) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 1 percent to carry out this subsection. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''. <all>

South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes.

South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A.

R

FL

This bill provides support for ecosystems located within (1) the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and adjacent coastal waterbodies, including all coastal water landward of Florida's Coral Reef; and (2) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources.

SEC. Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 125. SOUTH FLORIDA. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Senior advisor.--The term `Senior Advisor' means the Senior Advisor of the South Florida Program. 3771). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(d) Support for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Special Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Interagency agreement.--The Senior Advisor shall, on an annual basis, develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies to provide funding for 1 or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. 3767), title VI of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-541; 114 Stat. ``(3) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(E) Everglades Headwaters. ``(F) Florida Bay. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(H) Lake Okeechobee. ``(J) Indian River Lagoon. ``(4) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section.

SEC. Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) SOUTH FLORIDA. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Senior advisor.--The term `Senior Advisor' means the Senior Advisor of the South Florida Program. 3771). 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(d) Support for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Special Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Interagency agreement.--The Senior Advisor shall, on an annual basis, develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies to provide funding for 1 or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. 3767), title VI of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-541; 114 Stat. ``(3) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(E) Everglades Headwaters. ``(F) Florida Bay. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(H) Lake Okeechobee. ``(J) Indian River Lagoon. ``(4) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 125. SOUTH FLORIDA. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Senior advisor.--The term `Senior Advisor' means the Senior Advisor of the South Florida Program. 3771). ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(c) Grant Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish a grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to carry out projects to monitor, enhance, or restore water quality, wetlands, aquatic ecosystems, or marine habitat-- ``(A) in South Florida; and ``(B) outside of South Florida but within the study area boundaries of-- ``(i) the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program authorized under section 320; and ``(ii) the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership authorized under that section. ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(d) Support for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Special Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Interagency agreement.--The Senior Advisor shall, on an annual basis, develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies to provide funding for 1 or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. 3767), title VI of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-541; 114 Stat. ``(3) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(C) Charlotte Harbor. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(E) Everglades Headwaters. ``(F) Florida Bay. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(H) Lake Okeechobee. ``(J) Indian River Lagoon. ``(K) St. Lucie River and Estuary. ``(4) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(B) Priority consideration.--In selecting entities to be awarded grants under the grant program, the Senior Advisor shall give priority to applications that seek to fund field trips for socially disadvantaged students in public elementary schools and public secondary schools to access publicly protected lands and natural resources. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 125. SOUTH FLORIDA. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(2) Senior advisor.--The term `Senior Advisor' means the Senior Advisor of the South Florida Program. ``(3) South florida.--The term `South Florida' means-- ``(A) all land and water within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District and adjacent coastal waterbodies, including all coastal water landward of Florida's Coral Reef; and ``(B) Florida's Coral Reef and the associated patch reef, hard-bottom, and seagrass resources. 3771). ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(6) South florida program.--The term `South Florida Program' means the South Florida Program established within the Water Division of the Region 4 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(c) Grant Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish a grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to carry out projects to monitor, enhance, or restore water quality, wetlands, aquatic ecosystems, or marine habitat-- ``(A) in South Florida; and ``(B) outside of South Florida but within the study area boundaries of-- ``(i) the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program authorized under section 320; and ``(ii) the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership authorized under that section. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(ii) Other sources of funding.-- ``(I) In general.--Subject to subclause (II), in selecting recipients of grants under the grant program, the Senior Advisor may not award a grant to carry out a water infrastructure activity that has received assistance-- ``(aa) from a State water pollution control revolving fund established under title VI; ``(bb) from a State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12); or ``(cc) pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(d) Support for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Special Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Interagency agreement.--The Senior Advisor shall, on an annual basis, develop and execute interagency agreements or cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies to provide funding for 1 or more special projects or activities within South Florida on the recommendation of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. 3767), title VI of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-541; 114 Stat. 2680), and other applicable law to restore the South Florida ecosystem. ``(3) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(C) Charlotte Harbor. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(E) Everglades Headwaters. ``(F) Florida Bay. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(H) Lake Okeechobee. ``(I) Loxahatchee River and Lake Worth Lagoon. ``(J) Indian River Lagoon. ``(K) St. Lucie River and Estuary. ``(4) Selection.-- ``(A) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under the grant program shall submit to the Senior Advisor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Senior Advisor may require. ``(B) Priority consideration.--In selecting entities to be awarded grants under the grant program, the Senior Advisor shall give priority to applications that seek to fund field trips for socially disadvantaged students in public elementary schools and public secondary schools to access publicly protected lands and natural resources. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to carry out this section. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(6) South florida program.--The term `South Florida Program' means the South Florida Program established within the Water Division of the Region 4 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(4) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 33 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(6) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 1 percent to carry out this subsection.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(B) Waiver.--The Senior Advisor may waive the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) for projects carried out to support efforts described in paragraph (4)(B). ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(B) Waiver.--The Senior Advisor may waive the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) for projects carried out to support efforts described in paragraph (4)(B). ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(6) South florida program.--The term `South Florida Program' means the South Florida Program established within the Water Division of the Region 4 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(4) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 33 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(6) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 1 percent to carry out this subsection.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(B) Waiver.--The Senior Advisor may waive the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) for projects carried out to support efforts described in paragraph (4)(B). ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Science coordination group.--The term `Science Coordination Group' means the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Science Coordination Group established to support the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(6) South florida program.--The term `South Florida Program' means the South Florida Program established within the Water Division of the Region 4 Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(4) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, not less than 33 percent shall be used to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(G) Florida's Coral Reef. ``(5) Cost-share.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Federal share of a project carried out using a grant under the grant program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. ``(6) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 1 percent to carry out this subsection.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is-- ``(A) a State agency; ``(B) a unit of local government; ``(C) an institution of higher education; ``(D) a federally recognized Indian Tribe; and ``(E) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code. ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Location of projects.--Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year may be awarded for projects that would be carried out in locations described in paragraph (1)(B). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(B) Caloosahatchee River and Estuary. ``(D) The Everglades. ``(B) Waiver.--The Senior Advisor may waive the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) for projects carried out to support efforts described in paragraph (4)(B). ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section under paragraph (1) each fiscal year, the Senior Advisor may use not more than 2 percent for administrative costs. ''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the South Florida Geographic Program, and for other purposes. ``(5) South florida ecosystem restoration working group.-- The term `South Florida Ecosystem Working Group' means the working group established by the South Florida Ecosystem Task Force pursuant to section 528(f)(2)(D) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat 3771). ``(II) Exception.--The Senior Advisor may award a grant under the grant program to carry out a separable component of a project described in subclause (I) if grant funds would be used to construct natural features and nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))), or to conduct an ecosystem restoration project, that improves habitat and other ecosystem functions. ``(2) Coordination.--The Senior Advisor shall coordinate with the Senior Advisor of the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives of the Department of the Interior to annually solicit and receive a priority list of special projects or activities that enhance the capacity of Federal, State, local, or Tribal agencies participating in the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Working Group, and the Science Coordination Group to fulfill the mandate under section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-303; 110 Stat. ``(e) Education Grants.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2022, the Senior Advisor shall establish an education grant program (referred to in this subsection as the `grant program') to support educational and environmental literacy efforts focused on regional bodies of water in South Florida. ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the grant program is an entity focused on public engagement, environmental literacy, or education efforts that is-- ``(A) a State, local, or Tribal government entity, including a public school district; ``(B) an entity that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of that Code; or ``(C) an institution of higher education.

H.R.9542

Education

Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act This bill allows members of qualifying federal service (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and members of the Foreign Service) and their spouses and dependent children to receive in-state tuition at public institutions of higher education under additional circumstances.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. SEC. 2. IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MEMBERS OF QUALIFYING FEDERAL SERVICES, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d), as amended by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``while continuously enrolled at that institution'' inserting ``while continuously enrolled at that institution in the same course of study for which such rate was determined''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``Each institution of higher education subject to this section shall ensure that the terms and conditions of continuation under this subsection are made available on a publicly accessible website of the institution in a clear and conspicuous format.''; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Effect of Transfer Prior to Attendance.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) who is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State and who meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to such member, spouse, or dependent (as the case may be) notwithstanding a change in the permanent duty station of the member to a location outside such State prior to the member's, spouse's, or dependent's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(B) Spouse and dependent requirements.--A spouse or dependent child of a member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the spouse or dependent child is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of the spouse's or dependent child's application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of the member of a qualifying Federal service who is the spouse or parent of the individual described in clause (i) was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that individual's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section. <all>

Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.

Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act

Rep. Crow, Jason

D

CO

This bill allows members of qualifying federal service (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and members of the Foreign Service) and their spouses and dependent children to receive in-state tuition at public institutions of higher education under additional circumstances.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. SEC. 2. IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MEMBERS OF QUALIFYING FEDERAL SERVICES, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d), as amended by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``while continuously enrolled at that institution'' inserting ``while continuously enrolled at that institution in the same course of study for which such rate was determined''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``Each institution of higher education subject to this section shall ensure that the terms and conditions of continuation under this subsection are made available on a publicly accessible website of the institution in a clear and conspicuous format. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that 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 ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. SEC. 2. IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MEMBERS OF QUALIFYING FEDERAL SERVICES, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d), as amended by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``while continuously enrolled at that institution'' inserting ``while continuously enrolled at that institution in the same course of study for which such rate was determined''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``Each institution of higher education subject to this section shall ensure that the terms and conditions of continuation under this subsection are made available on a publicly accessible website of the institution in a clear and conspicuous format. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. (b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. SEC. 2. IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MEMBERS OF QUALIFYING FEDERAL SERVICES, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d), as amended by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``while continuously enrolled at that institution'' inserting ``while continuously enrolled at that institution in the same course of study for which such rate was determined''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``Each institution of higher education subject to this section shall ensure that the terms and conditions of continuation under this subsection are made available on a publicly accessible website of the institution in a clear and conspicuous format.''; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Effect of Transfer Prior to Attendance.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) who is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State and who meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to such member, spouse, or dependent (as the case may be) notwithstanding a change in the permanent duty station of the member to a location outside such State prior to the member's, spouse's, or dependent's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(B) Spouse and dependent requirements.--A spouse or dependent child of a member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the spouse or dependent child is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of the spouse's or dependent child's application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of the member of a qualifying Federal service who is the spouse or parent of the individual described in clause (i) was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that individual's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. SEC. 2. IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MEMBERS OF QUALIFYING FEDERAL SERVICES, SPOUSES, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Section 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d), as amended by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``while continuously enrolled at that institution'' inserting ``while continuously enrolled at that institution in the same course of study for which such rate was determined''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``Each institution of higher education subject to this section shall ensure that the terms and conditions of continuation under this subsection are made available on a publicly accessible website of the institution in a clear and conspicuous format.''; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Effect of Transfer Prior to Attendance.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) who is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State and who meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to such member, spouse, or dependent (as the case may be) notwithstanding a change in the permanent duty station of the member to a location outside such State prior to the member's, spouse's, or dependent's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(B) Spouse and dependent requirements.--A spouse or dependent child of a member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the spouse or dependent child is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of the spouse's or dependent child's application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of the member of a qualifying Federal service who is the spouse or parent of the individual described in clause (i) was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that individual's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. ( b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. ( b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. ( b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. ( b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. (

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure fairness in the award of in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education for members of qualifying Federal services changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act''. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Member requirements.--A member of a qualifying Federal service meets the requirements of this subsection if-- ``(i) the member is accepted for enrollment at a public institution of higher education in a State (regardless of the location at which such member is domiciled or stationed at the time of application to such institution); and ``(ii) the domicile or permanent duty station of such member was in such State for a period of more than 30 days at any time during the period of one year preceding that member's initial date of attendance at such institution. ``(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of a State or public institution of higher education to a provide a tuition benefit to a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of such a member) on terms that are less restrictive than the terms specified in this subsection.''. ( b) Effective Date and Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 6206 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and shall apply as provided by subsection (b) of that section.

S.2965

Science, Technology, Communications

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to analyze current and projected demands for data transmission on rural broadband networks and publish a report of its findings. The analysis must include, for example, estimates of the quantity of data transmitted and certain unrecovered costs to rural broadband providers associated with those transmissions.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 6-year period that-- (A) begins on the date that is 3 years before the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated; and (B) ends on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated. (3) High-cost rural area.--The term ``high-cost rural area'' means an area of the United States that is not contained within an incorporated city or town with a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants. (4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). (5) Rural broadband network.--The term ``rural broadband network'' means the plant, equipment, components, facilities, hardware, and software used by a rural broadband provider to provide qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area. (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. SEC. 2. RURAL BROADBAND NETWORK ADVANCEMENT STUDY. (a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. (2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. (ii) Categories of network usage.--An analysis of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor, in order to produce an estimate of network usage by type of content, use, and purpose. (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). (ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. (3) Provision of information.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rural broadband provider may disclose to the Commission-- (A) the quantity of data transmitted over rural broadband networks of the provider, broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor; and (B) any other information necessary for the Commission to complete the proceeding under paragraph (1). (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding. <all>

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage.

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage.

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

IN

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to analyze current and projected demands for data transmission on rural broadband networks and publish a report of its findings. The analysis must include, for example, estimates of the quantity of data transmitted and certain unrecovered costs to rural broadband providers associated with those transmissions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 6-year period that-- (A) begins on the date that is 3 years before the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated; and (B) ends on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated. (4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. SEC. 2. RURAL BROADBAND NETWORK ADVANCEMENT STUDY. (ii) Categories of network usage.--An analysis of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor, in order to produce an estimate of network usage by type of content, use, and purpose. 254). (ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. (3) Provision of information.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rural broadband provider may disclose to the Commission-- (A) the quantity of data transmitted over rural broadband networks of the provider, broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor; and (B) any other information necessary for the Commission to complete the proceeding under paragraph (1). (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 6-year period that-- (A) begins on the date that is 3 years before the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated; and (B) ends on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated. (4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). SEC. 2. RURAL BROADBAND NETWORK ADVANCEMENT STUDY. (ii) Categories of network usage.--An analysis of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor, in order to produce an estimate of network usage by type of content, use, and purpose. 254). (ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 6-year period that-- (A) begins on the date that is 3 years before the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated; and (B) ends on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated. (3) High-cost rural area.--The term ``high-cost rural area'' means an area of the United States that is not contained within an incorporated city or town with a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants. (4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). (5) Rural broadband network.--The term ``rural broadband network'' means the plant, equipment, components, facilities, hardware, and software used by a rural broadband provider to provide qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area. (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. SEC. 2. RURAL BROADBAND NETWORK ADVANCEMENT STUDY. (a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. (2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. (ii) Categories of network usage.--An analysis of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor, in order to produce an estimate of network usage by type of content, use, and purpose. (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). (ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. (3) Provision of information.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rural broadband provider may disclose to the Commission-- (A) the quantity of data transmitted over rural broadband networks of the provider, broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor; and (B) any other information necessary for the Commission to complete the proceeding under paragraph (1). (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered period.--The term ``covered period'' means the 6-year period that-- (A) begins on the date that is 3 years before the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated; and (B) ends on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the proceeding under section 2(a)(1) is initiated. (3) High-cost rural area.--The term ``high-cost rural area'' means an area of the United States that is not contained within an incorporated city or town with a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants. (4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). (5) Rural broadband network.--The term ``rural broadband network'' means the plant, equipment, components, facilities, hardware, and software used by a rural broadband provider to provide qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area. (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. SEC. 2. RURAL BROADBAND NETWORK ADVANCEMENT STUDY. (a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. (2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. (ii) Categories of network usage.--An analysis of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor, in order to produce an estimate of network usage by type of content, use, and purpose. (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). (ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. (3) Provision of information.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a rural broadband provider may disclose to the Commission-- (A) the quantity of data transmitted over rural broadband networks of the provider, broken down by content owner, licensor, or distributor; and (B) any other information necessary for the Commission to complete the proceeding under paragraph (1). (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. 4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). ( (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). ( ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. ( 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. ( 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. 4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). ( (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). ( ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. ( 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. 4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). ( (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). ( ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. ( 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. 4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). ( (6) Rural broadband provider.--The term ``rural broadband provider'' means an entity that-- (A) provides qualifying broadband service in a high-cost rural area using any terrestrial technology, including a fixed or mobile wireless or wireline network; and (B) provides qualifying broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). ( ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. a) Proceeding by FCC.-- (1) In general.-- (A) Initiation.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to analyze the demands that have been or will be placed on rural broadband networks during the covered period that are associated with data transmitted over those networks. (B) Conclusion.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the proceeding under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall conclude the proceeding. ( 2) Matters for analysis.--The analysis conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Estimation and analysis of network usage.-- (i) Overall data transfers.--An estimate of the quantity of data that has been or will be transmitted over rural broadband networks during the covered period. ( (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after concluding the proceeding under subsection (a)(1), the Commission shall publish on its website and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the proceeding.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with data transmission due to increased network usage. 4) Qualifying broadband service.--The term ``qualifying broadband service'' means broadband service with measurable speeds of not less than the speeds required for the service to qualify as an advanced telecommunications capability, as that term is defined in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302(d)). ( ( ( (B) Calculation of costs.-- (i) In general.--A calculation of the costs to rural broadband providers during the covered period associated with transmission of data over rural broadband networks that are not already recovered through-- (I) user rates that are reasonably comparable to user rates in urban areas; or (II) Federal programs aimed at promoting rural broadband deployment or sustaining rural broadband networks, including Federal universal service support programs established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254). ( ii) Costs described.--The categories of costs to be calculated under clause (i) shall include costs associated with-- (I) the initial deployment of rural broadband networks; (II) the operation and maintenance of rural broadband networks; and (III) the delivery of services to users over rural broadband networks, including the transmission of data between high-cost rural areas and urban or suburban interconnection points. ( (

H.R.1486

Finance and Financial Sector

This bill eliminates the Office of Financial Research, which provides financial data and analysis to support the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Subtitle B of title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5342) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; (4) in section 112-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``direct the Office of Financial Research to''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and'' and inserting ``member agencies and''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and'' and inserting ``any member agency and''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research or''; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``, the Office of Financial Research,''; and (5) in section 116, by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears. (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. (2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (3) Title 44.--Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. <all>

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

This bill eliminates the Office of Financial Research, which provides financial data and analysis to support the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Subtitle B of title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5342) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; (4) in section 112-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``direct the Office of Financial Research to''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and'' and inserting ``member agencies and''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and'' and inserting ``any member agency and''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research or''; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``, the Office of Financial Research,''; and (5) in section 116, by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears. (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. (2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (3) Title 44.--Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH. 5342) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; (4) in section 112-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``direct the Office of Financial Research to''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and'' and inserting ``member agencies and''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and'' and inserting ``any member agency and''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research or''; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``, the Office of Financial Research,''; and (5) in section 116, by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears. (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. (3) Title 44.--Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''.

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Subtitle B of title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5342) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; (4) in section 112-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``direct the Office of Financial Research to''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and'' and inserting ``member agencies and''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and'' and inserting ``any member agency and''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research or''; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``, the Office of Financial Research,''; and (5) in section 116, by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears. (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. (2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (3) Title 44.--Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. <all>

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Subtitle B of title I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5342) is hereby repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the table of contents in section 1(b), by striking the items relating to subtitle B of title I; (2) in section 102(a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (5); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) in section 111-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)''; (4) in section 112-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``direct the Office of Financial Research to''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (B); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (N) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; and (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, member agencies, and'' and inserting ``member agencies and''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research, any member agency, and'' and inserting ``any member agency and''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the Office of Financial Research or''; and (iv) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``, the Office of Financial Research,''; and (5) in section 116, by striking ``, acting through the Office of Financial Research,'' each place the term appears. (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. (2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (3) Title 44.--Section 3502(5) of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. <all>

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

To repeal the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.--The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (12 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) (c) Additional Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989.--Section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) is amended by striking ``the Office of Financial Research,''. ( 2) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 3132(a)(1)(D)-- (i) by striking ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,,'' and inserting ``the Office of Thrift Supervision,''; and (ii) by striking ``the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and the Office of Financial Research'' and inserting ``and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection''; and (B) in section 5314, by striking ``Director of the Office of Financial Research.''. (

S.1692

Health

Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021 This bill modifies the requirements under Medicare for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments in older adults. Specifically, the bill expands the cognitive impairment detection benefit during annual wellness visits to require the use of validated detection tools and documentation of the results in the patient's medical record. Further, when a cognitive impairment is detected, the patient must be referred to an appropriate diagnostic service provider and other specified supports. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must implement Medicare policies that increase the identification and response to patients' Alzheimer's disease risk factors and incentivize providers to utilize high-quality cognitive impairment diagnosis practices.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents; findings. Sec. 2. Cognitive impairment detection benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. Sec. 3. Medicare quality payment program. Sec. 4. Report to congress on implementation. (c) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) It is estimated that 6,200,000 Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease in 2021. More than 1 in 9 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's. By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. (2) Alzheimer's disease disproportionately impacts women and people of color. (3) Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women. (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). This higher prevalence translates into a higher death rate--Alzheimer's deaths increased 55 percent among all Americans between 1999 and 2014, while the number was 107 percent for Latinos and 99 percent for African Americans. (5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 15 percent of individuals with MCI develop dementia after 2 years and 32 percent develop Alzheimer's dementia within 5 years' follow-up. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. (7) An early, documented diagnosis, communicated to the patient and caregiver, enables early access to care planning services and available medical and nonmedical treatments, and optimizes patients' ability to build a care team, participate in support services, and enroll in clinical trials. (8) Alzheimer's exacts an emotional and physical toll on caregivers, resulting in higher incidence of heart disease, cancer, depression, and other health consequences. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. (10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. By 2050, it is estimated that these direct costs will increase to as much as $1,100,000,000,000. SEC. 2. COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DETECTION BENEFIT IN THE MEDICARE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT AND INITIAL PREVENTIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. (a) Annual Wellness Visit.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(hhh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hhh)(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) Detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment that shall-- ``(i) be performed using a cognitive impairment detection tool identified by the National Institute on Aging as meeting its criteria for selecting instruments to detect cognitive impairment in the primary care setting, and other validated cognitive detection tools as the Secretary determines; ``(ii) include documentation of the tool used for detecting cognitive impairment and results of the assessment in the medical record of the patient; and ``(iii) take into consideration the tool used, and results of, any previously performed cognitive impairment detection assessment.''; (B) by moving subparagraphs (G) and (H) two ems to the left; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Referral of patients with detected cognitive impairment or potential cognitive decline to-- ``(i) appropriate Alzheimer's disease and dementia diagnostic services, including amyloid positron emission tomography, and other medically accepted diagnostic tests that the Secretary determines are safe and effective; ``(ii) specialists and other clinicians with expertise in diagnosing or treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; ``(iii) available community-based services, including patient and caregiver counseling and social support services; and ``(iv) appropriate clinical trials.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to initial preventive physical examinations furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. MEDICARE QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM. Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), including quality measures and Medicare Advantage plan rating and risk adjustment mechanisms, that reflect the public health imperative of-- (1) promoting healthy brain lifestyle choices; (2) identifying and responding to patient risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; and (3) incentivizing providers for-- (A) adequate and reliable cognitive impairment detection in the primary care setting, that is documented in the electronic health record of the patient and communicated to the patient; (B) timely Alzheimer's disease diagnosis; and (C) appropriate care planning services, including identification of, and communication with patients and caregivers regarding, the potential for clinical trial participation. SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION. Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities. <all>

Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021

A bill to provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related to dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure.

Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore

R

WV

This bill modifies the requirements under Medicare for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments in older adults. Specifically, the bill expands the cognitive impairment detection benefit during annual wellness visits to require the use of validated detection tools and documentation of the results in the patient's medical record. Further, when a cognitive impairment is detected, the patient must be referred to an appropriate diagnostic service provider and other specified supports. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must implement Medicare policies that increase the identification and response to patients' Alzheimer's disease risk factors and incentivize providers to utilize high-quality cognitive impairment diagnosis practices.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Cognitive impairment detection benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. Medicare quality payment program. Sec. Report to congress on implementation. (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). Approximately 15 percent of individuals with MCI develop dementia after 2 years and 32 percent develop Alzheimer's dementia within 5 years' follow-up. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. (7) An early, documented diagnosis, communicated to the patient and caregiver, enables early access to care planning services and available medical and nonmedical treatments, and optimizes patients' ability to build a care team, participate in support services, and enroll in clinical trials. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. By 2050, it is estimated that these direct costs will increase to as much as $1,100,000,000,000. 2. 1395x(hhh)(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) Detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment that shall-- ``(i) be performed using a cognitive impairment detection tool identified by the National Institute on Aging as meeting its criteria for selecting instruments to detect cognitive impairment in the primary care setting, and other validated cognitive detection tools as the Secretary determines; ``(ii) include documentation of the tool used for detecting cognitive impairment and results of the assessment in the medical record of the patient; and ``(iii) take into consideration the tool used, and results of, any previously performed cognitive impairment detection assessment. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. 3. Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 4.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Cognitive impairment detection benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. Medicare quality payment program. Sec. Report to congress on implementation. (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). Approximately 15 percent of individuals with MCI develop dementia after 2 years and 32 percent develop Alzheimer's dementia within 5 years' follow-up. (7) An early, documented diagnosis, communicated to the patient and caregiver, enables early access to care planning services and available medical and nonmedical treatments, and optimizes patients' ability to build a care team, participate in support services, and enroll in clinical trials. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. 2. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. 3. Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 4.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Cognitive impairment detection benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. Medicare quality payment program. Sec. Report to congress on implementation. (2) Alzheimer's disease disproportionately impacts women and people of color. (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). This higher prevalence translates into a higher death rate--Alzheimer's deaths increased 55 percent among all Americans between 1999 and 2014, while the number was 107 percent for Latinos and 99 percent for African Americans. Approximately 15 percent of individuals with MCI develop dementia after 2 years and 32 percent develop Alzheimer's dementia within 5 years' follow-up. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. (7) An early, documented diagnosis, communicated to the patient and caregiver, enables early access to care planning services and available medical and nonmedical treatments, and optimizes patients' ability to build a care team, participate in support services, and enroll in clinical trials. (8) Alzheimer's exacts an emotional and physical toll on caregivers, resulting in higher incidence of heart disease, cancer, depression, and other health consequences. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. By 2050, it is estimated that these direct costs will increase to as much as $1,100,000,000,000. 2. 1395x(hhh)(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) Detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment that shall-- ``(i) be performed using a cognitive impairment detection tool identified by the National Institute on Aging as meeting its criteria for selecting instruments to detect cognitive impairment in the primary care setting, and other validated cognitive detection tools as the Secretary determines; ``(ii) include documentation of the tool used for detecting cognitive impairment and results of the assessment in the medical record of the patient; and ``(iii) take into consideration the tool used, and results of, any previously performed cognitive impairment detection assessment. ''; (B) by moving subparagraphs (G) and (H) two ems to the left; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Referral of patients with detected cognitive impairment or potential cognitive decline to-- ``(i) appropriate Alzheimer's disease and dementia diagnostic services, including amyloid positron emission tomography, and other medically accepted diagnostic tests that the Secretary determines are safe and effective; ``(ii) specialists and other clinicians with expertise in diagnosing or treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; ``(iii) available community-based services, including patient and caregiver counseling and social support services; and ``(iv) appropriate clinical trials.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. 3. Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. 4.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2021''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Cognitive impairment detection benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination. Medicare quality payment program. Sec. Report to congress on implementation. By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. (2) Alzheimer's disease disproportionately impacts women and people of color. (3) Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women. (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). This higher prevalence translates into a higher death rate--Alzheimer's deaths increased 55 percent among all Americans between 1999 and 2014, while the number was 107 percent for Latinos and 99 percent for African Americans. (5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 15 percent of individuals with MCI develop dementia after 2 years and 32 percent develop Alzheimer's dementia within 5 years' follow-up. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. (7) An early, documented diagnosis, communicated to the patient and caregiver, enables early access to care planning services and available medical and nonmedical treatments, and optimizes patients' ability to build a care team, participate in support services, and enroll in clinical trials. (8) Alzheimer's exacts an emotional and physical toll on caregivers, resulting in higher incidence of heart disease, cancer, depression, and other health consequences. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. By 2050, it is estimated that these direct costs will increase to as much as $1,100,000,000,000. 2. (a) Annual Wellness Visit.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(hhh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hhh)(2)) is amended-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) Detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment that shall-- ``(i) be performed using a cognitive impairment detection tool identified by the National Institute on Aging as meeting its criteria for selecting instruments to detect cognitive impairment in the primary care setting, and other validated cognitive detection tools as the Secretary determines; ``(ii) include documentation of the tool used for detecting cognitive impairment and results of the assessment in the medical record of the patient; and ``(iii) take into consideration the tool used, and results of, any previously performed cognitive impairment detection assessment. ''; (B) by moving subparagraphs (G) and (H) two ems to the left; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Referral of patients with detected cognitive impairment or potential cognitive decline to-- ``(i) appropriate Alzheimer's disease and dementia diagnostic services, including amyloid positron emission tomography, and other medically accepted diagnostic tests that the Secretary determines are safe and effective; ``(ii) specialists and other clinicians with expertise in diagnosing or treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; ``(iii) available community-based services, including patient and caregiver counseling and social support services; and ``(iv) appropriate clinical trials.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. 3. Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), including quality measures and Medicare Advantage plan rating and risk adjustment mechanisms, that reflect the public health imperative of-- (1) promoting healthy brain lifestyle choices; (2) identifying and responding to patient risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; and (3) incentivizing providers for-- (A) adequate and reliable cognitive impairment detection in the primary care setting, that is documented in the electronic health record of the patient and communicated to the patient; (B) timely Alzheimer's disease diagnosis; and (C) appropriate care planning services, including identification of, and communication with patients and caregivers regarding, the potential for clinical trial participation. 4. Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. ( (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. ( (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. ( (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. ( (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (6) Addressing modifiable risk factors such as physical activity, smoking, education, staying socially and mentally active, blood pressure, and diet might prevent or delay up to 40 percent of dementia cases. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the provisions of, and amendments made by, this Act, including-- (1) the increased use of validated tools for detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease; (2) utilization of Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and care planning services; and (3) outreach efforts in the primary care and patient communities.

To provide better care and outcomes for Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers, while accelerating progress toward prevention strategies, disease modifying treatments, and, ultimately, a cure. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDINGS. ( By 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to reach 12,700,000. ( (4) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people ages 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (13.8 percent), followed by Hispanics (12.2 percent), and non-Hispanic Whites (10.3 percent), American Indian and Alaska Natives (9.1 percent), and Asian and Pacific Islanders (8.4 percent). 5) Currently available data shows that about half of individuals age 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)--roughly 5,000,000 Americans--have MCI due to Alzheimer's disease. (9) More than 11,000,000 Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia and provided nearly $257,000,000,000 in unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2020. ( 10) In 2021, it is estimated that Alzheimer's and related dementias will have cost Medicare and Medicaid programs $239,000,000,000. 2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( b) Initial Preventive Physical Examination.-- (1) In general.--Section 1861(ww)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(1)) is amended by inserting ``detection of any cognitive impairment or progression of cognitive impairment as described in subparagraph (D) of subsection (hhh)(2) and referrals as described in subparagraph (I) of such subsection,'' after ``upon the agreement with the individual,''. ( Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall implement Medicare policies under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), REPORT TO CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION.

H.R.4184

Taxation

Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers, including by sanctioning preparers for incompetence and disreputable behavior and by establishing minimum competency standards for preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REGULATION OF TAX RETURN PREPARERS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) regulate-- ``(A) the practice of representatives of persons before the Department of the Treasury; and ``(B) the practice of tax return preparers; and''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting ``or a tax return preparer to prepare tax returns'' after ``practice''; (B) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' before ``demonstrate''; and (C) by inserting ``or in preparing their tax returns, claims for refund, or documents in connection with tax returns or claims for refund'' after ``cases'' in subparagraph (D). (b) Authority To Sanction Regulated Tax Return Preparers.-- Subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``before the Department''; (2) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' after ``representative'' each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``misleads or threatens'' and all that follows and inserting ``misleads or threatens-- ``(A) any person being represented or any prospective person being represented; or ``(B) any person or prospective person whose tax return, claim for refund, or document in connection with a tax return or claim for refund, is being or may be prepared.''. (c) Minimum Competency Standards for Tax Return Preparers.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Tax Return Preparers.-- ``(1) In general.--Any tax return preparer shall demonstrate minimum competency standards under this subsection by-- ``(A) obtaining an identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer as described in section 6109(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(B) satisfying any examination and annual continuing education requirements as prescribed by the Secretary; and ``(C) completing a background check administered by the Secretary. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). ``(3) Reinstatement of registered tax return preparer program.--The Secretary shall issue regulations under this section reinstating the Registered Tax Return Preparer Program. Examination of tax return prepares under such program shall be limited to a one-time, basic individual income tax examination and the annual continuing education requirement under such program shall not exceed 15 hours.''. (d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(2) Tax return.--The term `tax return' has the meaning given to the term `return' under section 6696(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(3) Claim for refund.--The term `claim for refund' has the meaning given such term under section 6696(e)(2) of such Code.''. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms `return' and `claim for refund' have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e). ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. (2) Clarification of rescission authority.--Section 6109 of such Code is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) Authority To Rescind Identifying Number of Tax Return Preparer.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may rescind an identifying number issued under subsection (a)(4) if-- ``(A) after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable (as such terms are used in subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code); and ``(B) rescinding the identifying number would promote compliance with the requirements of this title and effective tax administration. ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. (f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers. <all>

Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers.

Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to regulate tax return preparers, including by sanctioning preparers for incompetence and disreputable behavior and by establishing minimum competency standards for preparers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REGULATION OF TAX RETURN PREPARERS. (b) Authority To Sanction Regulated Tax Return Preparers.-- Subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``before the Department''; (2) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' after ``representative'' each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``misleads or threatens'' and all that follows and inserting ``misleads or threatens-- ``(A) any person being represented or any prospective person being represented; or ``(B) any person or prospective person whose tax return, claim for refund, or document in connection with a tax return or claim for refund, is being or may be prepared.''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Examination of tax return prepares under such program shall be limited to a one-time, basic individual income tax examination and the annual continuing education requirement under such program shall not exceed 15 hours.''. ``(3) Claim for refund.--The term `claim for refund' has the meaning given such term under section 6696(e)(2) of such Code.''. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REGULATION OF TAX RETURN PREPARERS. (b) Authority To Sanction Regulated Tax Return Preparers.-- Subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``before the Department''; (2) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' after ``representative'' each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``misleads or threatens'' and all that follows and inserting ``misleads or threatens-- ``(A) any person being represented or any prospective person being represented; or ``(B) any person or prospective person whose tax return, claim for refund, or document in connection with a tax return or claim for refund, is being or may be prepared.''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. ``(3) Claim for refund.--The term `claim for refund' has the meaning given such term under section 6696(e)(2) of such Code.''. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REGULATION OF TAX RETURN PREPARERS. (b) Authority To Sanction Regulated Tax Return Preparers.-- Subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``before the Department''; (2) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' after ``representative'' each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``misleads or threatens'' and all that follows and inserting ``misleads or threatens-- ``(A) any person being represented or any prospective person being represented; or ``(B) any person or prospective person whose tax return, claim for refund, or document in connection with a tax return or claim for refund, is being or may be prepared.''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). ``(3) Reinstatement of registered tax return preparer program.--The Secretary shall issue regulations under this section reinstating the Registered Tax Return Preparer Program. Examination of tax return prepares under such program shall be limited to a one-time, basic individual income tax examination and the annual continuing education requirement under such program shall not exceed 15 hours.''. ``(3) Claim for refund.--The term `claim for refund' has the meaning given such term under section 6696(e)(2) of such Code.''. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. (2) Clarification of rescission authority.--Section 6109 of such Code is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) Authority To Rescind Identifying Number of Tax Return Preparer.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may rescind an identifying number issued under subsection (a)(4) if-- ``(A) after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable (as such terms are used in subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code); and ``(B) rescinding the identifying number would promote compliance with the requirements of this title and effective tax administration. ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. (f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REGULATION OF TAX RETURN PREPARERS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) regulate-- ``(A) the practice of representatives of persons before the Department of the Treasury; and ``(B) the practice of tax return preparers; and''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting ``or a tax return preparer to prepare tax returns'' after ``practice''; (B) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' before ``demonstrate''; and (C) by inserting ``or in preparing their tax returns, claims for refund, or documents in connection with tax returns or claims for refund'' after ``cases'' in subparagraph (D). (b) Authority To Sanction Regulated Tax Return Preparers.-- Subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``before the Department''; (2) by inserting ``or tax return preparer'' after ``representative'' each place it appears; and (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``misleads or threatens'' and all that follows and inserting ``misleads or threatens-- ``(A) any person being represented or any prospective person being represented; or ``(B) any person or prospective person whose tax return, claim for refund, or document in connection with a tax return or claim for refund, is being or may be prepared.''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). ``(3) Reinstatement of registered tax return preparer program.--The Secretary shall issue regulations under this section reinstating the Registered Tax Return Preparer Program. Examination of tax return prepares under such program shall be limited to a one-time, basic individual income tax examination and the annual continuing education requirement under such program shall not exceed 15 hours.''. (d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(3) Claim for refund.--The term `claim for refund' has the meaning given such term under section 6696(e)(2) of such Code.''. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. (2) Clarification of rescission authority.--Section 6109 of such Code is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) Authority To Rescind Identifying Number of Tax Return Preparer.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may rescind an identifying number issued under subsection (a)(4) if-- ``(A) after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable (as such terms are used in subsection (c) of section 330 of title 31, United States Code); and ``(B) rescinding the identifying number would promote compliance with the requirements of this title and effective tax administration. ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. (f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms `return' and `claim for refund' have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e). ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms `return' and `claim for refund' have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e). ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms `return' and `claim for refund' have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e). ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. Such exemption shall extend directly to individuals who are supervised by such preparers and are not required to secure an identification number under section 6109(a)(4). d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. For purposes of this paragraph, the terms `return' and `claim for refund' have the respective meanings given to such terms by section 6696(e). ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (2) Increased information sharing.--The study and report described in paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of the impact that increased information sharing between Federal and State authorities would have on efforts to enforce minimum standards on paid tax return preparers.

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act of 2021''. ``(2) Exemption.--The Secretary shall exempt tax return preparers who have been subject to comparable examination, continuing education requirements, and background checks administered by the Secretary or any comparable State licensing program. d) Tax Return Preparer Defined.--Section 330 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Tax Return Preparer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `tax return preparer' has the meaning given such term under section 7701(a)(36) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the preparation of any return or claim for refund by a tax return preparer if-- ``(i) such return or claim is prepared by such preparer while such preparer is employed by an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent firm, and ``(ii) such preparer prepares such return or claim under the supervision and direction of a tax return preparer who signs such return or claim and is an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

To set minimum standards for tax return preparers. e) Amendments With Respect to Identifying Number.-- (1) In general.--Section 6109(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) Furnishing identifying number of tax return preparer.-- ``(A) In general.--Any return or claim for refund prepared by a tax return preparer shall bear such identifying number for securing proper identification of such preparer, his employer, or both, as may be prescribed. ``(2) Records.--If an identifying number is rescinded under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall place in the file in the Office of the Director of Professional Responsibility the opinion of the Secretary with respect to the determination, including-- ``(A) a statement of the facts and circumstances relating to the determination; and ``(B) the reasons for the rescission.''. ( f) GAO Study and Report on the Exchange of Information Between the IRS and State Taxation Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the sharing of information between the Secretary of the Treasury and State authorities, as authorized under section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding identification numbers issued to paid tax return preparers and return preparer minimum standards. (

S.1922

Families

Supporting Families Act This bill modifies the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grant program to provide for the use of such funds for parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment 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 ``Supporting Families Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AMENDMENTS. (a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``(1) developing, operating,'' and all that follows through ``existing strengths that--'' and inserting the following: ``(1) providing community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in order to help families build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect that-- ``(A) are accessible, effective, culturally- responsive, and build upon existing strengths;''. (b) Application.--Section 204 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116d) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) a description of how the lead entity will use grant funds received under this title to provide community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, in a manner that-- ``(A) helps families build protective factors that are linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, including knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, time-limited and need-based concrete support, and social and emotional development of children; ``(B) is trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and takes into consideration the assets and needs of communities that the entity serves; and ``(C) promotes coordination between local programs, public agencies, and relevant private entities to develop and expand a continuum of primary preventive supports that promote child, parent, and family well- being, with a focus on increasing access to services for diverse populations.''. (c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. (d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''. <all>

Supporting Families Act

A bill to amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

Supporting Families Act

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W.

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This bill modifies the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grant program to provide for the use of such funds for parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

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. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AMENDMENTS. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``(1) developing, operating,'' and all that follows through ``existing strengths that--'' and inserting the following: ``(1) providing community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in order to help families build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect that-- ``(A) are accessible, effective, culturally- responsive, and build upon existing strengths;''. 5116d) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) a description of how the lead entity will use grant funds received under this title to provide community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, in a manner that-- ``(A) helps families build protective factors that are linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, including knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, time-limited and need-based concrete support, and social and emotional development of children; ``(B) is trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and takes into consideration the assets and needs of communities that the entity serves; and ``(C) promotes coordination between local programs, public agencies, and relevant private entities to develop and expand a continuum of primary preventive supports that promote child, parent, and family well- being, with a focus on increasing access to services for diverse populations.''. (c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

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. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AMENDMENTS. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``(1) developing, operating,'' and all that follows through ``existing strengths that--'' and inserting the following: ``(1) providing community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in order to help families build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect that-- ``(A) are accessible, effective, culturally- responsive, and build upon existing strengths;''. (c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment 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 ``Supporting Families Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AMENDMENTS. (a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``(1) developing, operating,'' and all that follows through ``existing strengths that--'' and inserting the following: ``(1) providing community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in order to help families build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect that-- ``(A) are accessible, effective, culturally- responsive, and build upon existing strengths;''. (b) Application.--Section 204 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116d) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) a description of how the lead entity will use grant funds received under this title to provide community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, in a manner that-- ``(A) helps families build protective factors that are linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, including knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, time-limited and need-based concrete support, and social and emotional development of children; ``(B) is trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and takes into consideration the assets and needs of communities that the entity serves; and ``(C) promotes coordination between local programs, public agencies, and relevant private entities to develop and expand a continuum of primary preventive supports that promote child, parent, and family well- being, with a focus on increasing access to services for diverse populations.''. (c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. (d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment 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 ``Supporting Families Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT AMENDMENTS. (a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as subparagraphs (B) through (I), respectively; and (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``(1) developing, operating,'' and all that follows through ``existing strengths that--'' and inserting the following: ``(1) providing community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in order to help families build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect that-- ``(A) are accessible, effective, culturally- responsive, and build upon existing strengths;''. (b) Application.--Section 204 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116d) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) a description of how the lead entity will use grant funds received under this title to provide community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, in a manner that-- ``(A) helps families build protective factors that are linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, including knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, time-limited and need-based concrete support, and social and emotional development of children; ``(B) is trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and takes into consideration the assets and needs of communities that the entity serves; and ``(C) promotes coordination between local programs, public agencies, and relevant private entities to develop and expand a continuum of primary preventive supports that promote child, parent, and family well- being, with a focus on increasing access to services for diverse populations.''. (c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. (d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( d) Definitions.--Section 208 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116h) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.--The term `protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' means evidence-based or evidence-informed factors that have been demonstrated to ensure that families are more likely to be healthy and strong and less likely to experience child abuse and neglect. Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

To amend title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. a) Purpose and Authority of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.--Section 201 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) to increase access to a continuum of community-based and prevention-focused programs and activities designed to strengthen and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect, among diverse populations, in order to help families develop protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. ''; c) Local Program Requirements.--Section 205(a)(3)(A) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5116e(a)(3)(A)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (iii) through (v), respectively; and (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) parent support and education programs that build protective factors linked to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; ``(ii) mutual support and self help, and parent leadership services;''. ( Such factors include knowledge of parenting and child development, parental resilience, social connections, concrete supports in times of need, and support for the social and emotional development of children.''.

S.1357

Health

Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021 or the PACT Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to make awards to support early-career pediatric researchers. It also provides statutory authority for the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium to coordinate pediatric research across national health research institutions.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021'' or the ``PACT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TRANS-NIH AWARDS FOR EARLY-CAREER PEDIATRIC RESEARCHERS. Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 489A. TRANS-NIH AWARDS FOR EARLY-CAREER PEDIATRIC RESEARCHERS. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(b) Priority Research Populations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH may prioritize the issuance of awards to applicants who-- ``(1) are individual researchers presenting qualifying applications and representing populations that have been historically underrepresented in pediatric medical research, including women and underrepresented racial minorities; or ``(2) are institutions of higher education that are eligible to receive funds under part A or B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, part A or B of title V of such Act, or subpart 4 of part A of title VII of such Act, or research institutions partnering with such institutions of higher education to offer programs to support early-career pediatric researchers. ``(c) Priority Research Topic Areas.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH, in consultation with the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the directors of other national research institutes and national centers that participate within the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium, shall-- ``(1) establish priority research topic areas, informed by external stakeholders, including research institutions, research societies, patient organizations, and industry; and ``(2) consider opportunities to align such priority pediatric research topic areas with current and future priorities of the National Institutes of Health, including-- ``(A) pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral health, including addiction medicine; ``(B) childhood cancer; ``(C) precision medicine, genetics, and genomics; ``(D) rare diseases and disorders, such as sickle cell disease, and other diseases and disorders with significant unmet training needs; and ``(E) fetal, placental, and neonatal development. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. SEC. 3. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. Title IV of the Public Health Service is amended by inserting after section 409D (42 U.S.C. 284h) the following new section: ``SEC. 409D-1. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(b) Membership.--The members of the Consortium shall consist of representatives of multiple national research institutes and national centers. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers. ``(e) Consultation.--The Consortium shall consult regularly with external experts in the field of pediatric research, including children's hospitals, children's research institutions, patient organizations, and other stakeholders. ``(f) Reporting.--Beginning one year after the date of enactment of the Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021 and every 2 years thereafter, the Consortium shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available on the website of the National Institutes of Health, a report on-- ``(1) any research project involving pediatrics and involving more than one Institute or Center that was supported during the review period; ``(2) any strategic initiatives that include a significant pediatric component; ``(3) career development awards for early-career researchers focused in pediatrics, including specific numbers of awards and amount of funding, made during the review period; ``(4) details on the composition of awards for early-career researchers, including demographic details indicating the proportion of recipients from populations that have been underrepresented in pediatric medical research; and ``(5) such other information as the Director of NIH determines appropriate.''. <all>

PACT Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes.

PACT Act of 2021 Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

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This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to make awards to support early-career pediatric researchers. It also provides statutory authority for the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium to coordinate pediatric research across national health research institutions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021'' or the ``PACT Act of 2021''. Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 489A. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(b) Priority Research Populations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH may prioritize the issuance of awards to applicants who-- ``(1) are individual researchers presenting qualifying applications and representing populations that have been historically underrepresented in pediatric medical research, including women and underrepresented racial minorities; or ``(2) are institutions of higher education that are eligible to receive funds under part A or B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, part A or B of title V of such Act, or subpart 4 of part A of title VII of such Act, or research institutions partnering with such institutions of higher education to offer programs to support early-career pediatric researchers. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. SEC. 409D-1. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers. ``(e) Consultation.--The Consortium shall consult regularly with external experts in the field of pediatric research, including children's hospitals, children's research institutions, patient organizations, and other stakeholders.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021'' or the ``PACT Act of 2021''. Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. SEC. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers. ``(e) Consultation.--The Consortium shall consult regularly with external experts in the field of pediatric research, including children's hospitals, children's research institutions, patient organizations, and other stakeholders.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021'' or the ``PACT Act of 2021''. Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 489A. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(b) Priority Research Populations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH may prioritize the issuance of awards to applicants who-- ``(1) are individual researchers presenting qualifying applications and representing populations that have been historically underrepresented in pediatric medical research, including women and underrepresented racial minorities; or ``(2) are institutions of higher education that are eligible to receive funds under part A or B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, part A or B of title V of such Act, or subpart 4 of part A of title VII of such Act, or research institutions partnering with such institutions of higher education to offer programs to support early-career pediatric researchers. ``(c) Priority Research Topic Areas.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH, in consultation with the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the directors of other national research institutes and national centers that participate within the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium, shall-- ``(1) establish priority research topic areas, informed by external stakeholders, including research institutions, research societies, patient organizations, and industry; and ``(2) consider opportunities to align such priority pediatric research topic areas with current and future priorities of the National Institutes of Health, including-- ``(A) pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral health, including addiction medicine; ``(B) childhood cancer; ``(C) precision medicine, genetics, and genomics; ``(D) rare diseases and disorders, such as sickle cell disease, and other diseases and disorders with significant unmet training needs; and ``(E) fetal, placental, and neonatal development. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. SEC. 409D-1. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers. ``(e) Consultation.--The Consortium shall consult regularly with external experts in the field of pediatric research, including children's hospitals, children's research institutions, patient organizations, and other stakeholders. ``(f) Reporting.--Beginning one year after the date of enactment of the Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021 and every 2 years thereafter, the Consortium shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available on the website of the National Institutes of Health, a report on-- ``(1) any research project involving pediatrics and involving more than one Institute or Center that was supported during the review period; ``(2) any strategic initiatives that include a significant pediatric component; ``(3) career development awards for early-career researchers focused in pediatrics, including specific numbers of awards and amount of funding, made during the review period; ``(4) details on the composition of awards for early-career researchers, including demographic details indicating the proportion of recipients from populations that have been underrepresented in pediatric medical research; and ``(5) such other information as the Director of NIH determines appropriate.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021'' or the ``PACT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TRANS-NIH AWARDS FOR EARLY-CAREER PEDIATRIC RESEARCHERS. Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 489A. TRANS-NIH AWARDS FOR EARLY-CAREER PEDIATRIC RESEARCHERS. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(b) Priority Research Populations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH may prioritize the issuance of awards to applicants who-- ``(1) are individual researchers presenting qualifying applications and representing populations that have been historically underrepresented in pediatric medical research, including women and underrepresented racial minorities; or ``(2) are institutions of higher education that are eligible to receive funds under part A or B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, part A or B of title V of such Act, or subpart 4 of part A of title VII of such Act, or research institutions partnering with such institutions of higher education to offer programs to support early-career pediatric researchers. ``(c) Priority Research Topic Areas.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of NIH, in consultation with the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the directors of other national research institutes and national centers that participate within the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium, shall-- ``(1) establish priority research topic areas, informed by external stakeholders, including research institutions, research societies, patient organizations, and industry; and ``(2) consider opportunities to align such priority pediatric research topic areas with current and future priorities of the National Institutes of Health, including-- ``(A) pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral health, including addiction medicine; ``(B) childhood cancer; ``(C) precision medicine, genetics, and genomics; ``(D) rare diseases and disorders, such as sickle cell disease, and other diseases and disorders with significant unmet training needs; and ``(E) fetal, placental, and neonatal development. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. SEC. 3. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. Title IV of the Public Health Service is amended by inserting after section 409D (42 U.S.C. 284h) the following new section: ``SEC. 409D-1. TRANS-NIH PEDIATRIC CONSORTIUM. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(b) Membership.--The members of the Consortium shall consist of representatives of multiple national research institutes and national centers. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers. ``(e) Consultation.--The Consortium shall consult regularly with external experts in the field of pediatric research, including children's hospitals, children's research institutions, patient organizations, and other stakeholders. ``(f) Reporting.--Beginning one year after the date of enactment of the Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act of 2021 and every 2 years thereafter, the Consortium shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available on the website of the National Institutes of Health, a report on-- ``(1) any research project involving pediatrics and involving more than one Institute or Center that was supported during the review period; ``(2) any strategic initiatives that include a significant pediatric component; ``(3) career development awards for early-career researchers focused in pediatrics, including specific numbers of awards and amount of funding, made during the review period; ``(4) details on the composition of awards for early-career researchers, including demographic details indicating the proportion of recipients from populations that have been underrepresented in pediatric medical research; and ``(5) such other information as the Director of NIH determines appropriate.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health. ``(c) Chair.--The Chair of the Consortium shall be the Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (or the Director's designee). ``(d) Duties.--In coordinating pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health, the Consortium shall-- ``(1) establish pediatric research priorities; ``(2) identify gaps and opportunities for research collaborations involving multiple national research institutes and national centers; and ``(3) identify opportunities to develop the next generation of pediatric researchers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the NIH shall make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support early-career researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological research. ``(d) Requirements.--The Director of NIH-- ``(1) shall require recipients of awards under this section to use such awards to support pediatric research activities, including costs associated with laboratory staff and other costs associated with the conduct of research; and ``(2) may allow recipients of awards under this section to use such awards for costs associated with receiving guidance and training from senior researchers and mentors, as necessary to help such recipients reach a state of research independence, including conferences and other meeting participation. ``(e) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Awards made under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other funding for pediatric research and career development awards.''. ``(a) Establishment.--The Director of NIH shall establish and maintain a consortium to be known as the Trans-NIH Pediatric Research Consortium (in this sections referred to as the `Consortium') to coordinate pediatric research programs across the National Institutes of Health.

H.R.1778

Transportation and Public Works

More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act or the MORE DOT Grants Act This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal and local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government. Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions. On request, DOT must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. DOT must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act'' or the ``MORE DOT Grants Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. (2) Qualifying grant program.--The term ``qualifying grant program'' means-- (A) the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation; (B) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program of the Department of Transportation; (C) the public transportation innovation grant program established under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code; (D) the public transportation safety program established under section 5329 of title 49, United States Code; (E) the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code; (F) the airport improvement program established under subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code; (G) the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements program under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code; and (H) any other discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation under which grants are awarded to-- (i) counties; (ii) other units of local government; or (iii) Tribal governments. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 3. GRANTS. (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. (b) Technical Assistance.--On request of a High-Density Public Land County or any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. (c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (2) Technical assistance and other support.--In carrying out subsections (b) and (e), the Secretary may give priority to a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County. (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1). (e) Other Support.--The Secretary may provide additional support, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, for a High-Density Public Land County or a unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, including by considering and, if appropriate, offering flexibility with respect to any requirement of, or barrier to applying for or receiving assistance under, a qualifying grant program if the requirement or barrier relates to-- (1) scoring criteria relating to numerical size and impact, such as the number of jobs created or the number of people served, which disadvantage small and isolated communities; (2) any requirement that an applicant for a qualifying grant program partner with other institutions, such as community colleges or foundations, which may not operate in the jurisdiction of the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government seeking assistance under the qualifying grant program; (3) any financial or cash-on-hand requirement that a High- Density Public Land County or a unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County cannot meet for reasons other than any financial constraints to which the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government is subject; or (4) an overly complicated or overly technical application for a qualifying grant program that deters High-Density Public Land Counties or units of local government or Tribal governments within High-Density Public Land Counties from applying for the qualifying grant program. <all>

MORE DOT Grants Act

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes.

MORE DOT Grants Act More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act

Rep. Stewart, Chris

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This bill revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal and local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government. Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions. On request, DOT must provide additional technical assistance to such jurisdictions during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. DOT must also prioritize grant applications from such jurisdictions that have not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act'' or the ``MORE DOT Grants Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) Qualifying grant program.--The term ``qualifying grant program'' means-- (A) the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation; (B) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program of the Department of Transportation; (C) the public transportation innovation grant program established under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code; (D) the public transportation safety program established under section 5329 of title 49, United States Code; (E) the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code; (F) the airport improvement program established under subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code; (G) the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements program under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code; and (H) any other discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation under which grants are awarded to-- (i) counties; (ii) other units of local government; or (iii) Tribal governments. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 3. GRANTS. (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. (b) Technical Assistance.--On request of a High-Density Public Land County or any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act'' or the ``MORE DOT Grants Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) Qualifying grant program.--The term ``qualifying grant program'' means-- (A) the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation; (B) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program of the Department of Transportation; (C) the public transportation innovation grant program established under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code; (D) the public transportation safety program established under section 5329 of title 49, United States Code; (E) the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code; (F) the airport improvement program established under subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code; (G) the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements program under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code; and (H) any other discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation under which grants are awarded to-- (i) counties; (ii) other units of local government; or (iii) Tribal governments. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 3. GRANTS. (b) Technical Assistance.--On request of a High-Density Public Land County or any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program.

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act'' or the ``MORE DOT Grants Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. (2) Qualifying grant program.--The term ``qualifying grant program'' means-- (A) the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation; (B) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program of the Department of Transportation; (C) the public transportation innovation grant program established under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code; (D) the public transportation safety program established under section 5329 of title 49, United States Code; (E) the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code; (F) the airport improvement program established under subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code; (G) the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements program under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code; and (H) any other discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation under which grants are awarded to-- (i) counties; (ii) other units of local government; or (iii) Tribal governments. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 3. GRANTS. (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. (b) Technical Assistance.--On request of a High-Density Public Land County or any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. (2) Technical assistance and other support.--In carrying out subsections (b) and (e), the Secretary may give priority to a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County. (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act'' or the ``MORE DOT Grants Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. (2) Qualifying grant program.--The term ``qualifying grant program'' means-- (A) the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation; (B) the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program of the Department of Transportation; (C) the public transportation innovation grant program established under section 5312 of title 49, United States Code; (D) the public transportation safety program established under section 5329 of title 49, United States Code; (E) the Federal lands access program under section 204 of title 23, United States Code; (F) the airport improvement program established under subchapter I of chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code; (G) the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements program under section 22907 of title 49, United States Code; and (H) any other discretionary grant program of the Department of Transportation under which grants are awarded to-- (i) counties; (ii) other units of local government; or (iii) Tribal governments. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 3. GRANTS. (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. (b) Technical Assistance.--On request of a High-Density Public Land County or any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, the Secretary shall provide additional technical assistance to the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government before and during the annual application period for each qualifying grant program. (c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (2) Technical assistance and other support.--In carrying out subsections (b) and (e), the Secretary may give priority to a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County. (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1). (e) Other Support.--The Secretary may provide additional support, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, for a High-Density Public Land County or a unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, including by considering and, if appropriate, offering flexibility with respect to any requirement of, or barrier to applying for or receiving assistance under, a qualifying grant program if the requirement or barrier relates to-- (1) scoring criteria relating to numerical size and impact, such as the number of jobs created or the number of people served, which disadvantage small and isolated communities; (2) any requirement that an applicant for a qualifying grant program partner with other institutions, such as community colleges or foundations, which may not operate in the jurisdiction of the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government seeking assistance under the qualifying grant program; (3) any financial or cash-on-hand requirement that a High- Density Public Land County or a unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County cannot meet for reasons other than any financial constraints to which the High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government, or Tribal government is subject; or (4) an overly complicated or overly technical application for a qualifying grant program that deters High-Density Public Land Counties or units of local government or Tribal governments within High-Density Public Land Counties from applying for the qualifying grant program. <all>

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. ( c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. ( (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. ( c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. ( (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. ( c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. ( (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. ( c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. ( (d) Special Consideration.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary-- (1) shall give special consideration to an application from a High-Density Public Land County or unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to any rural set-aside designated for the applicable qualifying grant program by an Act of Congress; and (2) may give special consideration to an application from a Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County with respect to a rural set-aside described in paragraph (1).

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. (

To improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) High-density public land county.--The term ``High- Density Public Land County'' means a county (or equivalent jurisdiction) of a State or territory of the United States-- (A) that has a population of not more than 100,000 people, according to the most recent annual estimates of population by the Bureau of the Census; and (B) in which more than 50 percent of the land is owned or managed by the Federal Government. (a) Reduction in Local Matching Requirements.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to a High-Density Public Land County and any unit of local government or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County, any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program shall be reduced by 50 percent. ( c) Priority.-- (1) Application approval.--In approving applications for a qualifying grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to an application from a High-Density Public Land County, unit of local government within a High-Density Public Land County, or Tribal government within a High-Density Public Land County that has not received support under the qualifying grant program during the 10-year period preceding the date of the application. ( (

S.421

Native Americans

Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024, and expands, the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program. Specifically, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to connect, expand, or repair existing public water systems that are on Indian reservations or off-reservation sites that serve tribes in the Columbia River Basin or its adjacent coastal river basins. Currently, only projects that are on Indian reservations in the Upper Missouri River Basin or the Upper Rio Grande Basin are eligible for the program.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-3c note; Public Law 115-270) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator'' and inserting ``The Administrator''; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) 10 eligible projects described in subsection (b) that are within-- ``(A) the Columbia River Basin; or ``(B) a coastal basin adjacent to the Columbia River.''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by striking ``is on a reservation'' and inserting the following: ``is on-- ``(A) a reservation''; (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) an off-reservation site that serves an Indian Tribe described in subsection (c)(2)(B); and''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Requirements.-- ``(1) Upper missouri river basin.--In carrying out''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Columbia river basin.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall-- ``(A) give priority to projects that respond to emergency situations where a lack of access to clean drinking water threatens the health of Tribal populations; ``(B) select not fewer than 1 eligible project that serves 1 or more Tribal communities of federally recognized Indian Tribes the Federal recognition of which has been terminated and subsequently restored; and ``(C) ensure that not fewer than 1 eligible project under that subsection is carried out in-- ``(i) the area described in subparagraph (A) of that subsection; and ``(ii) an area described in subparagraph (B) of that subsection.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent.''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''. Calendar No. 51 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 421 [Report No. 117-17] _______________________________________________________________________

Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021

A bill to amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes.

Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021 Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021

Sen. Wyden, Ron

D

OR

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024, and expands, the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program. Specifically, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to connect, expand, or repair existing public water systems that are on Indian reservations or off-reservation sites that serve tribes in the Columbia River Basin or its adjacent coastal river basins. Currently, only projects that are on Indian reservations in the Upper Missouri River Basin or the Upper Rio Grande Basin are eligible for the program.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-3c note; Public Law 115-270) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator'' and inserting ``The Administrator''; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) 10 eligible projects described in subsection (b) that are within-- ``(A) the Columbia River Basin; or ``(B) a coastal basin adjacent to the Columbia River.''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by striking ``is on a reservation'' and inserting the following: ``is on-- ``(A) a reservation''; (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) an off-reservation site that serves an Indian Tribe described in subsection (c)(2)(B); and''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Requirements.-- ``(1) Upper missouri river basin.--In carrying out''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Columbia river basin.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall-- ``(A) give priority to projects that respond to emergency situations where a lack of access to clean drinking water threatens the health of Tribal populations; ``(B) select not fewer than 1 eligible project that serves 1 or more Tribal communities of federally recognized Indian Tribes the Federal recognition of which has been terminated and subsequently restored; and ``(C) ensure that not fewer than 1 eligible project under that subsection is carried out in-- ``(i) the area described in subparagraph (A) of that subsection; and ``(ii) an area described in subparagraph (B) of that subsection.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent.''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''. Calendar No. 51 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 421 [Report No. 117-17] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. 300j-3c note; Public Law 115-270) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator'' and inserting ``The Administrator''; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) 10 eligible projects described in subsection (b) that are within-- ``(A) the Columbia River Basin; or ``(B) a coastal basin adjacent to the Columbia River. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''. Calendar No. 51 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 421 [Report No. 117-17] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-3c note; Public Law 115-270) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator'' and inserting ``The Administrator''; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) 10 eligible projects described in subsection (b) that are within-- ``(A) the Columbia River Basin; or ``(B) a coastal basin adjacent to the Columbia River.''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by striking ``is on a reservation'' and inserting the following: ``is on-- ``(A) a reservation''; (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) an off-reservation site that serves an Indian Tribe described in subsection (c)(2)(B); and''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Requirements.-- ``(1) Upper missouri river basin.--In carrying out''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Columbia river basin.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall-- ``(A) give priority to projects that respond to emergency situations where a lack of access to clean drinking water threatens the health of Tribal populations; ``(B) select not fewer than 1 eligible project that serves 1 or more Tribal communities of federally recognized Indian Tribes the Federal recognition of which has been terminated and subsequently restored; and ``(C) ensure that not fewer than 1 eligible project under that subsection is carried out in-- ``(i) the area described in subparagraph (A) of that subsection; and ``(ii) an area described in subparagraph (B) of that subsection.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent.''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''. Calendar No. 51 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 421 [Report No. 117-17] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-3c note; Public Law 115-270) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator'' and inserting ``The Administrator''; (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) 10 eligible projects described in subsection (b) that are within-- ``(A) the Columbia River Basin; or ``(B) a coastal basin adjacent to the Columbia River.''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by striking ``is on a reservation'' and inserting the following: ``is on-- ``(A) a reservation''; (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) an off-reservation site that serves an Indian Tribe described in subsection (c)(2)(B); and''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Requirements.-- ``(1) Upper missouri river basin.--In carrying out''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Columbia river basin.--In carrying out the program under subsection (a)(3), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall-- ``(A) give priority to projects that respond to emergency situations where a lack of access to clean drinking water threatens the health of Tribal populations; ``(B) select not fewer than 1 eligible project that serves 1 or more Tribal communities of federally recognized Indian Tribes the Federal recognition of which has been terminated and subsequently restored; and ``(C) ensure that not fewer than 1 eligible project under that subsection is carried out in-- ``(i) the area described in subparagraph (A) of that subsection; and ``(ii) an area described in subparagraph (B) of that subsection.''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent.''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''. Calendar No. 51 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 421 [Report No. 117-17] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

To amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian reservation drinking water program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021''. ''; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a project carried out under this section shall be 100 percent. ''; and (6) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024''.

S.4836

Emergency Management

Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act This bill allows COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance. Specifically, the bill authorizes a state, local government, Indian tribe, or tribal organization to use such funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281). (B) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4). (C) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 23; 134 Stat. 146). (D) The Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law 116-148; 134 Stat. 661). (E) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127; 134 Stat. 178). (F) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139; 134 Stat. 620). (G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1182). (H) The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 116-159; 134 Stat. 709). (I) The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 117-43; 134 Stat. 344). (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Use of Funds for Disaster Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any limitation on the use of COVID-19 relief funds under any other provision of law, a State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use COVID-19 relief funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170, 5191) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business. <all>

Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act

A bill to allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act

Sen. Paul, Rand

R

KY

This bill allows COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance. Specifically, the bill authorizes a state, local government, Indian tribe, or tribal organization to use such funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281). (B) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4). (C) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 23; 134 Stat. 146). (D) The Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law 116-148; 134 Stat. 661). (E) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127; 134 Stat. 178). (F) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139; 134 Stat. 620). (G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1182). (H) The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 116-159; 134 Stat. 709). (I) The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 117-43; 134 Stat. 344). (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Use of Funds for Disaster Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any limitation on the use of COVID-19 relief funds under any other provision of law, a State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use COVID-19 relief funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170, 5191) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business. <all>

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. 281). (B) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. (C) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 23; 134 Stat. 146). (D) The Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law 116-148; 134 Stat. 661). (E) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127; 134 Stat. 178). (F) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139; 134 Stat. 620). 1182). (H) The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 116-159; 134 Stat. 709). (I) The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 117-43; 134 Stat. 344). (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Use of Funds for Disaster Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any limitation on the use of COVID-19 relief funds under any other provision of law, a State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use COVID-19 relief funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170, 5191) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281). (B) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4). (C) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 23; 134 Stat. 146). (D) The Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law 116-148; 134 Stat. 661). (E) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127; 134 Stat. 178). (F) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139; 134 Stat. 620). (G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1182). (H) The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 116-159; 134 Stat. 709). (I) The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 117-43; 134 Stat. 344). (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Use of Funds for Disaster Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any limitation on the use of COVID-19 relief funds under any other provision of law, a State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use COVID-19 relief funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170, 5191) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business. <all>

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. 281). (B) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4). (C) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 23; 134 Stat. 146). (D) The Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law 116-148; 134 Stat. 661). (E) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127; 134 Stat. 178). (F) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139; 134 Stat. 620). (G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1182). (H) The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 116-159; 134 Stat. 709). (I) The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 117-43; 134 Stat. 344). (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Use of Funds for Disaster Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any limitation on the use of COVID-19 relief funds under any other provision of law, a State, unit of local government, Indian Tribe, or Tribal organization may use COVID-19 relief funds for expenses related to assisting communities, individuals, and businesses affected by and located within the designated area of a major disaster or emergency declared under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170, 5191) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business. <all>

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. ( G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. ( G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. ( G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. ( G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 relief funds.--The term ``COVID-19 relief funds'' means amounts appropriated under the following Acts related to COVID-19 relief: (A) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 Stat. G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

To allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used for disaster assistance, and for other purposes. USE OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF. ( G) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. (2) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms ``Indian Tribe'' and ``Tribal organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( 2) Supplement, not supplant.--COVID-19 relief funds used in accordance with paragraph (1) shall supplement and not supplant any other Federal disaster assistance made available to a community, individual, or business.

H.R.5995

Health

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021 This bill expands research and related activities that address mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). Specifically, the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) must expand and intensify research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss. In particular, NIMH must conduct a longitudinal study to determine the prevalence and other information about such mental health complications. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health providers, state or local governments, or other appropriate nonprofits to deliver services to individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. Funding made available under this bill may not be provided to an entity (or an entity's affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or clinic) that performs abortions other than in the case of a pregnancy (1) that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021''. TITLE I--RESEARCH ON CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS SEC. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (in this section referred to as the ``Institute''), shall expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to clinical mental health complications, including persistent complex bereavement disorder, following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). (b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). (c) Programs for Pregnancy Loss Conditions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the Institute shall conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to identify treatment for, mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss, including the following: (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions. (2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. (3) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments, including new biological agents. (4) Information and education programs for health care professionals and the public. (d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. SEC. 102. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. TITLE II--DELIVERY OF SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO MENTAL HEALTH COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS SEC. 201. GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this title referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall in accordance with this title make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of mental health services to individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. (b) Recipients of Grants.--A grant under subsection (a) may be made to an entity only if the entity-- (1) is a public or nonprofit private entity, which may include a State or local government; a public or nonprofit private hospital, community-based organization, community health center, migrant health center, or homeless health center; or other appropriate public or nonprofit private entity; and (2) has experience in providing the services described in subsection (a) before the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. Such activities may include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services (including case management, screening and mental health treatment services) for individuals with, or who are at risk of developing, mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and delivering or enhancing support services for the families of such individuals. (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. (3) Improving the quality, availability, and organization of health care and support services (including transportation services, attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial assistance and insurance) for individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. (d) Integration With Other Programs.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall integrate the program under this title with other grant programs carried out by the Secretary, including the program under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b). (e) Limitation on Amount of Grants.--A grant under subsection (a) may not for any fiscal year be made in an amount exceeding $100,000. SEC. 202. CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. A grant may be made under section 201 only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions. (2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. (3) The applicant will abide by any limitations deemed appropriate by the Secretary on any charges to individuals receiving services pursuant to the grant. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services. (4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under section 201(a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services-- (A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or (B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis. (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. SEC. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to assist entities in complying with the requirements of this title in order to make such entities eligible to receive grants under section 201. SEC. 204. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act may be made available either directly, through a State (including through managed care contracts with a State), or through any other means, to a prohibited entity. (b) Prohibited Entity.--The term ``prohibited entity'' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; (2) is an essential community provider described in section 156.235 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), that is primarily engaged in family planning services, reproductive health, and related medical care; and (3) performs, or provides any funds to any other entity that performs, abortions, other than-- (A) in the case of a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life endangering physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification. SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. <all>

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

Rep. Emmer, Tom

R

MN

This bill expands research and related activities that address mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). Specifically, the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) must expand and intensify research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss. In particular, NIMH must conduct a longitudinal study to determine the prevalence and other information about such mental health complications. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health providers, state or local governments, or other appropriate nonprofits to deliver services to individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. Funding made available under this bill may not be provided to an entity (or an entity's affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or clinic) that performs abortions other than in the case of a pregnancy (1) that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

SHORT TITLE. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH. (2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. (3) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments, including new biological agents. (d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. 102. 201. GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. 254b). 202. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services. (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 204. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act may be made available either directly, through a State (including through managed care contracts with a State), or through any other means, to a prohibited entity. (c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division.

SHORT TITLE. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH. (2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. (3) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments, including new biological agents. (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. 201. GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services. (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act may be made available either directly, through a State (including through managed care contracts with a State), or through any other means, to a prohibited entity. (c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). SEC. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division.

SHORT TITLE. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH. (2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. (3) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments, including new biological agents. (d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. 102. 201. GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. (b) Recipients of Grants.--A grant under subsection (a) may be made to an entity only if the entity-- (1) is a public or nonprofit private entity, which may include a State or local government; a public or nonprofit private hospital, community-based organization, community health center, migrant health center, or homeless health center; or other appropriate public or nonprofit private entity; and (2) has experience in providing the services described in subsection (a) before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. 254b). 202. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services. (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 204. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act may be made available either directly, through a State (including through managed care contracts with a State), or through any other means, to a prohibited entity. (b) Prohibited Entity.--The term ``prohibited entity'' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; (2) is an essential community provider described in section 156.235 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), that is primarily engaged in family planning services, reproductive health, and related medical care; and (3) performs, or provides any funds to any other entity that performs, abortions, other than-- (A) in the case of a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life endangering physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH. (2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. (3) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments, including new biological agents. (4) Information and education programs for health care professionals and the public. (d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. 102. 201. GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A PREGNANCY LOSS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this title referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall in accordance with this title make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of mental health services to individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. (b) Recipients of Grants.--A grant under subsection (a) may be made to an entity only if the entity-- (1) is a public or nonprofit private entity, which may include a State or local government; a public or nonprofit private hospital, community-based organization, community health center, migrant health center, or homeless health center; or other appropriate public or nonprofit private entity; and (2) has experience in providing the services described in subsection (a) before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. (3) Improving the quality, availability, and organization of health care and support services (including transportation services, attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial assistance and insurance) for individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. 254b). 202. A grant may be made under section 201 only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services. (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 204. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act may be made available either directly, through a State (including through managed care contracts with a State), or through any other means, to a prohibited entity. (b) Prohibited Entity.--The term ``prohibited entity'' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; (2) is an essential community provider described in section 156.235 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), that is primarily engaged in family planning services, reproductive health, and related medical care; and (3) performs, or provides any funds to any other entity that performs, abortions, other than-- (A) in the case of a pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (B) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life endangering physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification. SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (in this section referred to as the ``Institute''), shall expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to clinical mental health complications, including persistent complex bereavement disorder, following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( (c) Programs for Pregnancy Loss Conditions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the Institute shall conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to identify treatment for, mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss, including the following: (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions. ( d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. ( (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this title referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall in accordance with this title make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of mental health services to individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. 2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. ( A grant may be made under section 201 only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to assist entities in complying with the requirements of this title in order to make such entities eligible to receive grants under section 201. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. ( c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification. a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( 2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. ( (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. Such activities may include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services (including case management, screening and mental health treatment services) for individuals with, or who are at risk of developing, mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and delivering or enhancing support services for the families of such individuals. ( 2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under section 201(a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services-- (A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or (B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). ( d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( 2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. ( (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. Such activities may include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services (including case management, screening and mental health treatment services) for individuals with, or who are at risk of developing, mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and delivering or enhancing support services for the families of such individuals. ( 2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under section 201(a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services-- (A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or (B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). ( d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (in this section referred to as the ``Institute''), shall expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to clinical mental health complications, including persistent complex bereavement disorder, following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( (c) Programs for Pregnancy Loss Conditions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the Institute shall conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to identify treatment for, mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss, including the following: (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions. ( d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. ( (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this title referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall in accordance with this title make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of mental health services to individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. 2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. ( A grant may be made under section 201 only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to assist entities in complying with the requirements of this title in order to make such entities eligible to receive grants under section 201. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. ( c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification. a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( 2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. ( (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. Such activities may include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services (including case management, screening and mental health treatment services) for individuals with, or who are at risk of developing, mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and delivering or enhancing support services for the families of such individuals. ( 2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under section 201(a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services-- (A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or (B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). ( d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (in this section referred to as the ``Institute''), shall expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to clinical mental health complications, including persistent complex bereavement disorder, following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( (c) Programs for Pregnancy Loss Conditions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the Institute shall conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to identify treatment for, mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss, including the following: (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions. ( d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. ( (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this title referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall in accordance with this title make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of mental health services to individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. 2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well being of the mother and family, and the future development of the infant. ( A grant may be made under section 201 only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to assist entities in complying with the requirements of this title in order to make such entities eligible to receive grants under section 201. NO FUNDS FOR CERTAIN ABORTION PROVIDERS. ( c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification. a) In General.--For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2023. (

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( 2) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques. ( (2) Report.--Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study under paragraph (1), the Director of the Institute shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study, any progress with respect to the study, and methodologies used to conduct the study. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. Such activities may include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services (including case management, screening and mental health treatment services) for individuals with, or who are at risk of developing, mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and delivering or enhancing support services for the families of such individuals. ( 2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. ( (4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under section 201(a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services-- (A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or (B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). ( d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. ( (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. b) Coordination With Other Institutes.--The Director of the Institute shall coordinate the activities of the Director under subsection (a) with similar activities conducted by the other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (including a miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). ( ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. c) End of Prohibition.--The definition in subsection (b) shall cease to apply to an entity if such entity certifies that it, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics, will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion described in subsection (b)(3). (

To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes. d) Longitudinal Study.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Institute shall conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence of mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and the symptoms, severity, and duration of such cases, toward the goal of more fully identifying the characteristics of such cases and developing diagnostic techniques. ( (b) Limitation.--Any amounts appropriated under this title are subject to the requirements and limitations under sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) in the same manner and to the same extent as if such amounts for each year were appropriated under such division. c) Certain Activities.--To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects under subsection (a) provide services for the screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, following a pregnancy loss. ( 5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services under section 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals. d) Repayment by Prohibited Entity.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek repayment of any Federal assistance received by any entity that had made a certification described in subsection (c) and subsequently violated the terms of such certification.

H.R.9058

Transportation and Public Works

First Responders Aerial Act of 2022 This bill permits the operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems in an emergency response situation, including by a fire department, police department, search and rescue organization, and public safety organization.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First Responders Aerial Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. SEC. 3. OPERATION OF PUBLIC ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (A) in clause (i) by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting ``; or'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in an emergency response situation-- ``(I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; ``(II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or ``(III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II);''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency response situation.--The term `emergency response situation' means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. (b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section. <all>

First Responders Aerial Act of 2022

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes.

First Responders Aerial Act of 2022

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice

D

TX

This bill permits the operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems in an emergency response situation, including by a fire department, police department, search and rescue organization, and public safety organization.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First Responders Aerial Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. SEC. 3. OPERATION OF PUBLIC ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (A) in clause (i) by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting ``; or'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in an emergency response situation-- ``(I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; ``(II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or ``(III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II);''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency response situation.--The term `emergency response situation' means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. (b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section. <all>

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First Responders Aerial Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITION OF ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (A) in clause (i) by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting ``; or'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in an emergency response situation-- ``(I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; ``(II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or ``(III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II);''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency response situation.--The term `emergency response situation' means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First Responders Aerial Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. SEC. 3. OPERATION OF PUBLIC ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (A) in clause (i) by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting ``; or'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in an emergency response situation-- ``(I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; ``(II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or ``(III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II);''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency response situation.--The term `emergency response situation' means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. (b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First Responders Aerial Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. SEC. 3. OPERATION OF PUBLIC ACTIVELY TETHERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)-- (A) in clause (i) by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (ii) by inserting ``; or'' at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in an emergency response situation-- ``(I) at least a 0.25 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are not operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at such airport; ``(II) at least a 0.5 mile radius away from an airport, if such systems are operating in the approach or departure flight path for a runway at an airport; or ``(III) with approval of air traffic control personnel for an airport if such systems are operating closer to an airport than permitted under subclauses (I) and (II);''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency response situation.--The term `emergency response situation' means any situation that requires a response by an emergency service organization. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. (b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section. <all>

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. ( b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. ( b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. ( b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. ( b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes. Section 44801(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) has redundant flight functionality which permits the unmanned aircraft component to maintain normal flight control in the event that a rotor or flight mechanism fails during flight; and ``(E) is programed to initiate a controlled landing in the event of a tether separation.''. ``(B) Emergency service organization.--The term `emergency service organization' means any entity, including an entity contracting with a State or local government, that provides emergency services or training for emergency service providers, including-- ``(i) a fire department; ``(ii) a police department; ``(iii) a search and rescue organization; and ``(iv) a public safety organization. ``(C) Public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system.--The term `public actively tethered unmanned aircraft system' means an actively tethered unmanned aircraft system that is-- ``(i) a public unmanned aircraft system; and ``(ii) operated by an emergency service organization.''. ( b) Agency Guidance.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue guidance on the implementation of the amendments made by this section.

S.1521

Health

Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 This bill modifies funding for a pediatric disease research initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Currently, this initiative receives funding through FY2023 from the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. This bill directs certain penalties assessed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against pharmaceutical companies for specified violations to that fund. In making allocations from the fund, the NIH must prioritize pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities.

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd- 1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Transfer of Amounts.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided under section 21F, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund described in section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'), an amount equal to the sum of all civil monetary sanctions, including penalties, disgorgement, and interest, recovered with respect to violations of this section and section 13(b)(2) from persons-- ``(A) registered under subsection (b)(1) or (i)(1)(A)(i) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(B) registered under subsection (b)(2) or (i)(1)(A)(ii) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. SEC. 3. FUNDING FOR THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 402A(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. (b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (c) Use of Amounts for Initiative.--Section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``10-year''. SEC. 4. COORDINATION OF NIH FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should oversee and coordinate research that is conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health for research on pediatric cancer and other pediatric diseases and conditions, including through the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. (b) Avoiding Duplication.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``and shall prioritize such pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities of the National Institutes of Health'' before ``; and''. <all>

Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

A bill to require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.

Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

Sen. Kaine, Tim

D

VA

This bill modifies funding for a pediatric disease research initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Currently, this initiative receives funding through FY2023 from the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. This bill directs certain penalties assessed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against pharmaceutical companies for specified violations to that fund. In making allocations from the fund, the NIH must prioritize pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities.

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0''. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd- 1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Transfer of Amounts.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided under section 21F, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund described in section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'), an amount equal to the sum of all civil monetary sanctions, including penalties, disgorgement, and interest, recovered with respect to violations of this section and section 13(b)(2) from persons-- ``(A) registered under subsection (b)(1) or (i)(1)(A)(i) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. 3. FUNDING FOR THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. 78dd-1)''. (b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (c) Use of Amounts for Initiative.--Section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``10-year''. SEC. 4. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should oversee and coordinate research that is conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health for research on pediatric cancer and other pediatric diseases and conditions, including through the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund.

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other 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. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. 3. FUNDING FOR THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. 78dd-1)''. (b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (c) Use of Amounts for Initiative.--Section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``10-year''. SEC. 4. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should oversee and coordinate research that is conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health for research on pediatric cancer and other pediatric diseases and conditions, including through the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund.

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd- 1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Transfer of Amounts.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided under section 21F, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund described in section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'), an amount equal to the sum of all civil monetary sanctions, including penalties, disgorgement, and interest, recovered with respect to violations of this section and section 13(b)(2) from persons-- ``(A) registered under subsection (b)(1) or (i)(1)(A)(i) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(B) registered under subsection (b)(2) or (i)(1)(A)(ii) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. SEC. 3. FUNDING FOR THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 402A(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. (b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (c) Use of Amounts for Initiative.--Section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``10-year''. SEC. 4. COORDINATION OF NIH FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should oversee and coordinate research that is conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health for research on pediatric cancer and other pediatric diseases and conditions, including through the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. (b) Avoiding Duplication.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``and shall prioritize such pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities of the National Institutes of Health'' before ``; and''. <all>

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd- 1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Transfer of Amounts.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided under section 21F, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund described in section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'), an amount equal to the sum of all civil monetary sanctions, including penalties, disgorgement, and interest, recovered with respect to violations of this section and section 13(b)(2) from persons-- ``(A) registered under subsection (b)(1) or (i)(1)(A)(i) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(B) registered under subsection (b)(2) or (i)(1)(A)(ii) of section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. SEC. 3. FUNDING FOR THE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--Section 402A(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. (b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (c) Use of Amounts for Initiative.--Section 9008(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``10-year''. SEC. 4. COORDINATION OF NIH FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institutes of Health should oversee and coordinate research that is conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health for research on pediatric cancer and other pediatric diseases and conditions, including through the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. (b) Avoiding Duplication.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``and shall prioritize such pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities of the National Institutes of Health'' before ``; and''. <all>

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. ( b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. ( b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. ( b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. ( b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). ``(3) Application.--Amounts transferred to the Fund under this subsection shall be-- ``(A) transferred in the manner described in section 9601 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and ``(B) available as described in section 9008(i)(2) of such Code.''. b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

To require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 360); ``(C) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute dietary supplements (as defined in section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff))); or ``(D) that produce, manufacture, sell, transport, or distribute cosmetics (as defined in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(i))). ``(2) Exception for funds to be paid to harmed investors.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any monetary sanction collected by the Commission in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws that is added to a disgorgement fund or other fund under section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7246). 282a(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``10-year''; (2) by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''; (3) by striking ``10-Year''; and (4) by inserting before the period the following: ``, and amounts transferred into the Pediatric Research Initiative Fund under subsection (h) of section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1)''. ( b) NIH Director.--Section 402(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 282(b)(7)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``the Common Fund'' and inserting ``the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives''. (

S.2723

Economics and Public Finance

Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act or the FAIR Scoring Act This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) cost estimates for legislation to include a distributional analysis by race and income if the legislation will have a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1% of gross domestic product in any fiscal year during the 10-year budget window. CBO's analysis must show the transfers that would result by race and income level, and the effects must be shown both in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer-income. The bill also requires CBO to report to Congress on methods for conducting such a distributional analysis by gender.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act'' or the ``FAIR Scoring Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Wealth inequality is steadily rising in the United States. As the disparities between the richest Americans and the poorest Americans widen, White Americans have grown disproportionately wealthier, while the median wealth of Black Americans has stagnated. (2) In 1968, and with the amounts adjusted for inflation, the median middle-class Black household had $6,674 in wealth, while the median middle-class White household had $70,786 in wealth. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. (3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. (4) As of 2019, White families have the highest level of both median wealth: $188,200. Black families' median and mean wealth is less than 15 percent that of White families, at $24,100. Hispanic families' median and mean wealth is $36,100. (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. (6) The family income gap between Black and White Americans today remains at almost exactly the level it was in the 1960s. (7) In 2016, the median annual income for Asian American adults was $51,288, compared with $47,958 for White Americans, $31,082 for African Americans, and $30,400 for Hispanic Americans. (8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. (9) On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to men. For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. (10) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women make 85 cents for every dollar paid to White men, and different groups within America's AAPI community have unique experiences with economic discrimination. For example, between 2015 and 2019, Hmong women earned 60 cents for every dollar paid to White men. (11) Disparities in wealth between genders are even more stark. As of 2013, the average wealth for working single women was $3,210, whereas the single working man had a median wealth of $10,150. Single Black women had a median wealth of $200, and single Hispanic women had a median wealth of $100: less than a penny for every dollar of wealth owned by single White non- Hispanic men. (12) The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in America. Many longstanding economic conditions, such as lower levels of income and wealth and higher levels of housing and food insecurity, leave individuals of color, particularly women of color and Black women, with less cushion, making them more vulnerable during the COVID-19 economic crisis. (13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. In order to meet this need, Congress needs access to standardized, reliable information about the socioeconomic consequences of the legislation it enacts. SEC. 3. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. (a) CBO Estimates.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) for a bill or joint resolution that has a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States in any fiscal year within the budget window-- ``(A) a distribution analysis by income showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects; and ``(B) a distribution analysis by race showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects.''; and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. (b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. During that session of Congress such revenue estimates and distribution analyses shall be transmitted by the Congressional Budget Office to any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate requesting such estimates, and shall be used by such Committees in determining such estimates. The Budget Committees of the Senate and House shall determine all estimates with respect to scoring points of order and with respect to the execution of the purposes of this Act.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY GENDER. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. <all>

FAIR Scoring Act

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

FAIR Scoring Act Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) cost estimates for legislation to include a distributional analysis by race and income if the legislation will have a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1% of gross domestic product in any fiscal year during the 10-year budget window. CBO's analysis must show the transfers that would result by race and income level, and the effects must be shown both in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer-income. The bill also requires CBO to report to Congress on methods for conducting such a distributional analysis by gender.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act'' or the ``FAIR Scoring Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Wealth inequality is steadily rising in the United States. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. (3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. Black families' median and mean wealth is less than 15 percent that of White families, at $24,100. For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. (10) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women make 85 cents for every dollar paid to White men, and different groups within America's AAPI community have unique experiences with economic discrimination. As of 2013, the average wealth for working single women was $3,210, whereas the single working man had a median wealth of $10,150. Many longstanding economic conditions, such as lower levels of income and wealth and higher levels of housing and food insecurity, leave individuals of color, particularly women of color and Black women, with less cushion, making them more vulnerable during the COVID-19 economic crisis. In order to meet this need, Congress needs access to standardized, reliable information about the socioeconomic consequences of the legislation it enacts. 3. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. 653) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) for a bill or joint resolution that has a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States in any fiscal year within the budget window-- ``(A) a distribution analysis by income showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects; and ``(B) a distribution analysis by race showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects. (b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. During that session of Congress such revenue estimates and distribution analyses shall be transmitted by the Congressional Budget Office to any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate requesting such estimates, and shall be used by such Committees in determining such estimates. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY GENDER.

This Act may be cited as the ``Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act'' or the ``FAIR Scoring Act''. 2. Congress finds the following: (1) Wealth inequality is steadily rising in the United States. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. (3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. Black families' median and mean wealth is less than 15 percent that of White families, at $24,100. For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. As of 2013, the average wealth for working single women was $3,210, whereas the single working man had a median wealth of $10,150. 3. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. 653) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) for a bill or joint resolution that has a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States in any fiscal year within the budget window-- ``(A) a distribution analysis by income showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects; and ``(B) a distribution analysis by race showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects. During that session of Congress such revenue estimates and distribution analyses shall be transmitted by the Congressional Budget Office to any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate requesting such estimates, and shall be used by such Committees in determining such estimates. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY GENDER.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act'' or the ``FAIR Scoring Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Wealth inequality is steadily rising in the United States. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. (3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. Black families' median and mean wealth is less than 15 percent that of White families, at $24,100. (6) The family income gap between Black and White Americans today remains at almost exactly the level it was in the 1960s. (7) In 2016, the median annual income for Asian American adults was $51,288, compared with $47,958 for White Americans, $31,082 for African Americans, and $30,400 for Hispanic Americans. (8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. (10) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women make 85 cents for every dollar paid to White men, and different groups within America's AAPI community have unique experiences with economic discrimination. (11) Disparities in wealth between genders are even more stark. As of 2013, the average wealth for working single women was $3,210, whereas the single working man had a median wealth of $10,150. (12) The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in America. Many longstanding economic conditions, such as lower levels of income and wealth and higher levels of housing and food insecurity, leave individuals of color, particularly women of color and Black women, with less cushion, making them more vulnerable during the COVID-19 economic crisis. (13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. In order to meet this need, Congress needs access to standardized, reliable information about the socioeconomic consequences of the legislation it enacts. 3. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. 653) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) for a bill or joint resolution that has a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States in any fiscal year within the budget window-- ``(A) a distribution analysis by income showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects; and ``(B) a distribution analysis by race showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects. ''; and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. (b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. During that session of Congress such revenue estimates and distribution analyses shall be transmitted by the Congressional Budget Office to any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate requesting such estimates, and shall be used by such Committees in determining such estimates. The Budget Committees of the Senate and House shall determine all estimates with respect to scoring points of order and with respect to the execution of the purposes of this Act.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY GENDER. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act'' or the ``FAIR Scoring Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Wealth inequality is steadily rising in the United States. As the disparities between the richest Americans and the poorest Americans widen, White Americans have grown disproportionately wealthier, while the median wealth of Black Americans has stagnated. (2) In 1968, and with the amounts adjusted for inflation, the median middle-class Black household had $6,674 in wealth, while the median middle-class White household had $70,786 in wealth. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. (3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. (4) As of 2019, White families have the highest level of both median wealth: $188,200. Black families' median and mean wealth is less than 15 percent that of White families, at $24,100. (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. (6) The family income gap between Black and White Americans today remains at almost exactly the level it was in the 1960s. (7) In 2016, the median annual income for Asian American adults was $51,288, compared with $47,958 for White Americans, $31,082 for African Americans, and $30,400 for Hispanic Americans. (8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. (9) On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to men. For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. (10) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women make 85 cents for every dollar paid to White men, and different groups within America's AAPI community have unique experiences with economic discrimination. For example, between 2015 and 2019, Hmong women earned 60 cents for every dollar paid to White men. (11) Disparities in wealth between genders are even more stark. As of 2013, the average wealth for working single women was $3,210, whereas the single working man had a median wealth of $10,150. (12) The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in America. Many longstanding economic conditions, such as lower levels of income and wealth and higher levels of housing and food insecurity, leave individuals of color, particularly women of color and Black women, with less cushion, making them more vulnerable during the COVID-19 economic crisis. (13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. In order to meet this need, Congress needs access to standardized, reliable information about the socioeconomic consequences of the legislation it enacts. 3. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. (a) CBO Estimates.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; (3) by adding after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) for a bill or joint resolution that has a gross budgetary effect of at least 0.1 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States in any fiscal year within the budget window-- ``(A) a distribution analysis by income showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects; and ``(B) a distribution analysis by race showing the transfers that would result in dollars and as a percent change in after-tax-and-transfer income for as many years in the budget as is necessary to illustrate the anticipated effects. ''; and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. (b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. During that session of Congress such revenue estimates and distribution analyses shall be transmitted by the Congressional Budget Office to any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate requesting such estimates, and shall be used by such Committees in determining such estimates. The Budget Committees of the Senate and House shall determine all estimates with respect to scoring points of order and with respect to the execution of the purposes of this Act.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY GENDER. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. ( (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( Single Black women had a median wealth of $200, and single Hispanic women had a median wealth of $100: less than a penny for every dollar of wealth owned by single White non- Hispanic men. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. ( and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. ( and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. ( (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( Single Black women had a median wealth of $200, and single Hispanic women had a median wealth of $100: less than a penny for every dollar of wealth owned by single White non- Hispanic men. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. ( and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. ( (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( Single Black women had a median wealth of $200, and single Hispanic women had a median wealth of $100: less than a penny for every dollar of wealth owned by single White non- Hispanic men. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. ( and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In 2016, the typical middle-class Black household had $13,024 in wealth compared to $149,703 for the median White household. ( (5) As of 2019, families who are Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander have lower wealth than White families, but higher wealth than Black and Hispanic families. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( Single Black women had a median wealth of $200, and single Hispanic women had a median wealth of $100: less than a penny for every dollar of wealth owned by single White non- Hispanic men. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) As of 2019, the typical White family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family. ( 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( For every dollar paid to White men, Black women are paid 63 cents, Native American women are paid 60 cents, and Latinas are paid 55 cents. ( 13) Informed and well-designed policies are needed to curb the growing inequality between Americans of different races and income levels. DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS BY INCOME AND RACE. ( and (4) in the text following paragraph (4) (as added by paragraph (3) of this subsection) by striking ``and description'' and inserting ``description, and analyses''. ( b) JCT Estimates.--Section 201(f) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. 8) As of the last quarter of 2019, the median White worker made 28 percent more than the typical Black worker and more than 35 percent more than the median Latinx worker. ( 601(f)) is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Revenue Legislation.--For the purposes of revenue legislation which is income, estate and gift, excise, and payroll taxes (i.e., Social Security), considered or enacted in any session of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office shall use exclusively during that session of Congress revenue estimates and distribution analyses provided to it by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- (1) prepare a report describing methods appropriate for the conduct of distribution analyses by gender for major legislation, including strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and (2) submit such report to the chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

S.1106

Animals

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sharks are critically important species for their economic, cultural, and ecosystem value. (2) Many shark populations are in peril worldwide and are on the decline. (3) One of the greatest threats to sharks is the global trade in shark fins. It is estimated that fins from as many as 73,000,000 sharks end up in the global shark fin trade every year. (4) Shark fins have no medicinal or nutritional value. (5) The trade in shark fins is primarily focused on large coastal and pelagic species that grow slowly, mature late, and have low reproduction rates. (6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. (7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. (8) Shark finning is the cruel practice in which the fins of a shark are cut off on board a fishing vessel at sea. The remainder of the animal is then thrown back into the water to drown, starve, or die a slow death. (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. (10) Once a shark fin is detached from the body, it becomes impossible to determine whether the shark was legally caught or the fin lawfully removed. (11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. (12) The States of Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, and Washington and American Samoa, Guam, and the North Mariana Islands have implemented bans on the sale of shark fins. (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. (14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF SHARK FINS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in section 4, no person shall possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase shark fins or products containing shark fins. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. SEC. 4. EXCEPTIONS. A person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- (1) destroyed or discarded upon separation; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or (4) retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose. SEC. 5. DOGFISH. (a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SHARK FIN. In this Act, the term ``shark fin'' means-- (1) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or (2) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark. SEC. 7. STATE AUTHORITY. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude, deny, or limit any right of a State or territory to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable. <all>

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances. Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. The remainder of the animal is then thrown back into the water to drown, starve, or die a slow death. (11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. (12) The States of Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, and Washington and American Samoa, Guam, and the North Mariana Islands have implemented bans on the sale of shark fins. (14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. 3. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. 4. EXCEPTIONS. A person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- (1) destroyed or discarded upon separation; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or (4) retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose. 5. DOGFISH. (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. 6. DEFINITION OF SHARK FIN. In this Act, the term ``shark fin'' means-- (1) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or (2) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark. 7. STATE AUTHORITY. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude, deny, or limit any right of a State or territory to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

This Act may be cited as the ``Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021''. 2. (11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. (14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. 3. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 4. A person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- (1) destroyed or discarded upon separation; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or (4) retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose. 5. DOGFISH. (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. 6. DEFINITION OF SHARK FIN. In this Act, the term ``shark fin'' means-- (1) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or (2) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark. 7. STATE AUTHORITY. SEC. 8. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sharks are critically important species for their economic, cultural, and ecosystem value. (2) Many shark populations are in peril worldwide and are on the decline. (5) The trade in shark fins is primarily focused on large coastal and pelagic species that grow slowly, mature late, and have low reproduction rates. (7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. (8) Shark finning is the cruel practice in which the fins of a shark are cut off on board a fishing vessel at sea. The remainder of the animal is then thrown back into the water to drown, starve, or die a slow death. (10) Once a shark fin is detached from the body, it becomes impossible to determine whether the shark was legally caught or the fin lawfully removed. (11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. (12) The States of Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, and Washington and American Samoa, Guam, and the North Mariana Islands have implemented bans on the sale of shark fins. (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. (14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. 3. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in section 4, no person shall possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase shark fins or products containing shark fins. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. 4. EXCEPTIONS. A person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- (1) destroyed or discarded upon separation; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or (4) retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose. 5. DOGFISH. (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. 6. DEFINITION OF SHARK FIN. In this Act, the term ``shark fin'' means-- (1) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or (2) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark. 7. STATE AUTHORITY. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude, deny, or limit any right of a State or territory to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Sharks are critically important species for their economic, cultural, and ecosystem value. (2) Many shark populations are in peril worldwide and are on the decline. (3) One of the greatest threats to sharks is the global trade in shark fins. It is estimated that fins from as many as 73,000,000 sharks end up in the global shark fin trade every year. (4) Shark fins have no medicinal or nutritional value. (5) The trade in shark fins is primarily focused on large coastal and pelagic species that grow slowly, mature late, and have low reproduction rates. (6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. (7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. (8) Shark finning is the cruel practice in which the fins of a shark are cut off on board a fishing vessel at sea. The remainder of the animal is then thrown back into the water to drown, starve, or die a slow death. (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. (10) Once a shark fin is detached from the body, it becomes impossible to determine whether the shark was legally caught or the fin lawfully removed. (11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. (12) The States of Texas, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, California, Nevada, and Washington and American Samoa, Guam, and the North Mariana Islands have implemented bans on the sale of shark fins. (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. (14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON SALE OF SHARK FINS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in section 4, no person shall possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase shark fins or products containing shark fins. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. SEC. 4. EXCEPTIONS. A person may possess a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is-- (1) destroyed or discarded upon separation; (2) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law; (3) used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or (4) retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose. SEC. 5. DOGFISH. (a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SHARK FIN. In this Act, the term ``shark fin'' means-- (1) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached fin of a shark; or (2) the raw or dried or otherwise processed detached tail of a shark. SEC. 7. STATE AUTHORITY. Nothing in this Act may be construed to preclude, deny, or limit any right of a State or territory to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act. SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable. <all>

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. ( 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. ( 14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( 11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. ( (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( 11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. ( (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. ( 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. ( 14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( 11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. ( (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. ( 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. ( 14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( 11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. ( (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 6) Shark fins are often removed and retained while the remainder of a shark is discarded due to the high market value of shark fins relative to other parts of a shark. ( 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( (9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. ( 14) Abolition of the shark fin trade in the United States will remove the United States from the global shark fin market and will put the United States in a stronger position to advocate internationally for abolishing the shark fin trade in other countries. (b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) and shall be penalized pursuant to section 308(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), except that the maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) Shark fins are removed primarily to be commercialized as a fungible commodity. ( 11) It is difficult to determine which species of shark a fin was removed from, which is problematic because some species are threatened with extinction. ( (13) Shark fins possessed, transported, offered for sale, sold, or purchased anywhere in the United States are part of a large international market, having a substantial and direct effect on interstate commerce. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). (b) Report.--By not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce shall review the exemption contained in subsection (a) and shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption contained in subsection (a) should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 9) Although the United States has banned the practice of shark finning aboard vessels in waters controlled by the United States, there is no Federal ban on the removal and sale of shark fins once the fin is brought ashore. ( a) In General.--It shall not be a violation of section 3 for any person to possess, transport, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish). ( In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary shall analyze factors including-- (1) the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption; (2) the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption; (3) the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and (4) the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.

H.R.6775

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Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022 This bill requires specified companies and other entities associated with a foreign country to register an agent with the Department of Commerce for service of process (i.e., the legal process for notifying a defendant that legal action has been taken against them) in the United States. Specifically, a corporation or other commercial entity conducting business in the United States must register an agent if the entity (1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; (2) has a majority of shares held by an individual or a group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or (3) is owned by individuals or entities who reside in or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of the entity's earnings are derived from commerce outside of the United States.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities ``(a) In General.--A covered entity conducting business in the United States shall register with the Department of Commerce not less than one agent residing in the United States if the covered entity-- ``(1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; ``(2) is traded in shares and such shares are held in majority by any individual or group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or ``(3) is owned by individuals or other entities who reside or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of business earnings of the covered entity are derived from commerce outside of the United States. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(d) Cooperation.--A registered agent shall cooperate in good faith with the United States Government and representatives of other individuals and entities. ``(e) Required Information.--The registration submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include the following information: ``(1) The name of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(2) The name of the Chief Executive Officer, President, Partner, Chairman, or other controlling individual of the covered entity. ``(3) The name of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(6) Contact information, including an email address and phone number for the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(7) The date on which the agent shall begin to accept service of process under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. ``(g) Personal Jurisdiction.--A covered entity that registers an agent under this section thereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts of the State in which the registered agent is located for the purpose of any regulatory proceeding or civil action relating to such covered entity. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) a corporation, partnership, association, organization, or other combination of persons established for the purpose of commercial activities; or ``(B) a trust or a fund established for the purpose of commercial activities. ``(2) Department of commerce.--The term `Department of Commerce' means the United States Department of Commerce.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''. <all>

Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes.

Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022

Rep. Hill, J. French

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This bill requires specified companies and other entities associated with a foreign country to register an agent with the Department of Commerce for service of process (i.e., the legal process for notifying a defendant that legal action has been taken against them) in the United States. Specifically, a corporation or other commercial entity conducting business in the United States must register an agent if the entity (1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; (2) has a majority of shares held by an individual or a group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or (3) is owned by individuals or entities who reside in or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of the entity's earnings are derived from commerce outside of the United States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022''. SEC. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. 5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities ``(a) In General.--A covered entity conducting business in the United States shall register with the Department of Commerce not less than one agent residing in the United States if the covered entity-- ``(1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; ``(2) is traded in shares and such shares are held in majority by any individual or group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or ``(3) is owned by individuals or other entities who reside or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of business earnings of the covered entity are derived from commerce outside of the United States. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(e) Required Information.--The registration submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include the following information: ``(1) The name of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(2) The name of the Chief Executive Officer, President, Partner, Chairman, or other controlling individual of the covered entity. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(7) The date on which the agent shall begin to accept service of process under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. ``(g) Personal Jurisdiction.--A covered entity that registers an agent under this section thereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts of the State in which the registered agent is located for the purpose of any regulatory proceeding or civil action relating to such covered entity. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) a corporation, partnership, association, organization, or other combination of persons established for the purpose of commercial activities; or ``(B) a trust or a fund established for the purpose of commercial activities. ``(2) Department of commerce.--The term `Department of Commerce' means the United States Department of Commerce.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered 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 ``Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022''. SEC. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. 5002. ``(e) Required Information.--The registration submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include the following information: ``(1) The name of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. ``(g) Personal Jurisdiction.--A covered entity that registers an agent under this section thereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts of the State in which the registered agent is located for the purpose of any regulatory proceeding or civil action relating to such covered entity. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) a corporation, partnership, association, organization, or other combination of persons established for the purpose of commercial activities; or ``(B) a trust or a fund established for the purpose of commercial activities. ``(2) Department of commerce.--The term `Department of Commerce' means the United States Department of Commerce.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities ``(a) In General.--A covered entity conducting business in the United States shall register with the Department of Commerce not less than one agent residing in the United States if the covered entity-- ``(1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; ``(2) is traded in shares and such shares are held in majority by any individual or group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or ``(3) is owned by individuals or other entities who reside or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of business earnings of the covered entity are derived from commerce outside of the United States. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(d) Cooperation.--A registered agent shall cooperate in good faith with the United States Government and representatives of other individuals and entities. ``(e) Required Information.--The registration submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include the following information: ``(1) The name of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(2) The name of the Chief Executive Officer, President, Partner, Chairman, or other controlling individual of the covered entity. ``(3) The name of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(6) Contact information, including an email address and phone number for the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(7) The date on which the agent shall begin to accept service of process under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. ``(g) Personal Jurisdiction.--A covered entity that registers an agent under this section thereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts of the State in which the registered agent is located for the purpose of any regulatory proceeding or civil action relating to such covered entity. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) a corporation, partnership, association, organization, or other combination of persons established for the purpose of commercial activities; or ``(B) a trust or a fund established for the purpose of commercial activities. ``(2) Department of commerce.--The term `Department of Commerce' means the United States Department of Commerce.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''. <all>

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Business from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities ``(a) In General.--A covered entity conducting business in the United States shall register with the Department of Commerce not less than one agent residing in the United States if the covered entity-- ``(1) is organized under the laws of, or has its principal place of business in, a foreign country; ``(2) is traded in shares and such shares are held in majority by any individual or group of individuals who reside in a foreign country; or ``(3) is owned by individuals or other entities who reside or are headquartered outside of the United States and the majority of business earnings of the covered entity are derived from commerce outside of the United States. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(d) Cooperation.--A registered agent shall cooperate in good faith with the United States Government and representatives of other individuals and entities. ``(e) Required Information.--The registration submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include the following information: ``(1) The name of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(2) The name of the Chief Executive Officer, President, Partner, Chairman, or other controlling individual of the covered entity. ``(3) The name of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(6) Contact information, including an email address and phone number for the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. ``(7) The date on which the agent shall begin to accept service of process under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. ``(g) Personal Jurisdiction.--A covered entity that registers an agent under this section thereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the State or Federal courts of the State in which the registered agent is located for the purpose of any regulatory proceeding or civil action relating to such covered entity. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) a corporation, partnership, association, organization, or other combination of persons established for the purpose of commercial activities; or ``(B) a trust or a fund established for the purpose of commercial activities. ``(2) Department of commerce.--The term `Department of Commerce' means the United States Department of Commerce.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5002. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''. <all>

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(2) Communication.--The registered agent shall be required to be available to accept service of process on behalf of the covered entity under which the agent is registered by the means of any communication included in the registration submitted to the Department of Commerce. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(5) The business address of the individual who is being registered as the agent for the service of process. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

To amend chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, to require businesses with a principal place of business in a foreign country to register an agent for the service of process in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. ``(b) Filing.--A registration required under subsection (a) shall be filed with the Department of Commerce not later than 30 days after-- ``(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) the departure of the previously registered agent from employment or contract with the covered entity. ``(c) Purpose of Registered Agent.-- ``(1) Availability.--A covered entity shall ensure that not less than one registered agent on whom process may be served is available at the business address of the registered agent each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business address, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. ``(4) The business address of the covered entity registering an agent under this section. ``(f) Website.--The information submitted to the Department of Commerce pursuant to this section shall be made available on a publicly accessible database on the website of the Department of Commerce. Registration of an agent for the service of process on covered entities.''.

H.R.6128

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Protect American IPR Act This bill addresses the effects of violations of U.S. intellectual property rights in China or by Chinese persons. The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to study the losses of revenue to holders of those rights. It directs the USTR to impose duties on merchandise from China in an amount equivalent to the annual loss of revenue to U.S. intellectual property rights holders reduced by the amount of tariffs collected for such violations. Duties collected must be used to compensate U.S. intellectual property rights holders injured by such violations.

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in 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 ``Protect American IPR Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CHINA OR BY CHINESE PERSONS. (a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE FROM CHINA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SUCH DUTIES TO HOLDERS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative, shall impose duties on merchandise originating from China in an amount equivalent to-- (1) the estimated total loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of violations of such intellectual property rights in China during the previous calendar year, as determined by the study conducted pursuant to section 2(a), reduced by (2) the total amount of any tariffs collected, pursuant to section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) or any other provision of law authorizing the President to act to safeguard intellectual property rights, with respect to such violations in such previous calendar year. SEC. 4. COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Distribution of Funds.-- (1) In general.--From amounts in the Trust Fund, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall make payments annually to each person the Commissioner determines, with respect to the preceding calendar year-- (A) was-- (i) if an individual, a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; or (ii) if an entity, organized under the laws of the United States or any subdivision of the United States; (B) held the rights to intellectual property under the laws of the United States; and (C) can establish quantifiable losses resulting from the violation, directly or indirectly, of such rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, during such year. (2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (d) Consultation.--The Commissioner shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce in issuing such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. <all>

Protect American IPR Act

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes.

Protect American IPR Act

Rep. Gohmert, Louie

R

TX

This bill addresses the effects of violations of U.S. intellectual property rights in China or by Chinese persons. The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to study the losses of revenue to holders of those rights. It directs the USTR to impose duties on merchandise from China in an amount equivalent to the annual loss of revenue to U.S. intellectual property rights holders reduced by the amount of tariffs collected for such violations. Duties collected must be used to compensate U.S. intellectual property rights holders injured by such violations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect American IPR Act''. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CHINA OR BY CHINESE PERSONS. (a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). IMPOSITION OF DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE FROM CHINA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SUCH DUTIES TO HOLDERS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. 2411) or any other provision of law authorizing the President to act to safeguard intellectual property rights, with respect to such violations in such previous calendar year. SEC. 4. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Distribution of Funds.-- (1) In general.--From amounts in the Trust Fund, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall make payments annually to each person the Commissioner determines, with respect to the preceding calendar year-- (A) was-- (i) if an individual, a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; or (ii) if an entity, organized under the laws of the United States or any subdivision of the United States; (B) held the rights to intellectual property under the laws of the United States; and (C) can establish quantifiable losses resulting from the violation, directly or indirectly, of such rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, during such year. (2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (d) Consultation.--The Commissioner shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce in issuing such regulations as may be necessary to carry out 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 ``Protect American IPR Act''. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CHINA OR BY CHINESE PERSONS. (a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). IMPOSITION OF DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE FROM CHINA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SUCH DUTIES TO HOLDERS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. 2411) or any other provision of law authorizing the President to act to safeguard intellectual property rights, with respect to such violations in such previous calendar year. SEC. 4. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (d) Consultation.--The Commissioner shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce in issuing such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in 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 ``Protect American IPR Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CHINA OR BY CHINESE PERSONS. (a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE FROM CHINA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SUCH DUTIES TO HOLDERS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative, shall impose duties on merchandise originating from China in an amount equivalent to-- (1) the estimated total loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of violations of such intellectual property rights in China during the previous calendar year, as determined by the study conducted pursuant to section 2(a), reduced by (2) the total amount of any tariffs collected, pursuant to section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) or any other provision of law authorizing the President to act to safeguard intellectual property rights, with respect to such violations in such previous calendar year. SEC. 4. COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Distribution of Funds.-- (1) In general.--From amounts in the Trust Fund, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall make payments annually to each person the Commissioner determines, with respect to the preceding calendar year-- (A) was-- (i) if an individual, a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; or (ii) if an entity, organized under the laws of the United States or any subdivision of the United States; (B) held the rights to intellectual property under the laws of the United States; and (C) can establish quantifiable losses resulting from the violation, directly or indirectly, of such rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, during such year. (2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (d) Consultation.--The Commissioner shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce in issuing such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. <all>

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in 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 ``Protect American IPR Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATIONS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CHINA OR BY CHINESE PERSONS. (a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. (b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF DUTIES ON MERCHANDISE FROM CHINA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SUCH DUTIES TO HOLDERS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative, shall impose duties on merchandise originating from China in an amount equivalent to-- (1) the estimated total loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of violations of such intellectual property rights in China during the previous calendar year, as determined by the study conducted pursuant to section 2(a), reduced by (2) the total amount of any tariffs collected, pursuant to section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) or any other provision of law authorizing the President to act to safeguard intellectual property rights, with respect to such violations in such previous calendar year. SEC. 4. COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (c) Distribution of Funds.-- (1) In general.--From amounts in the Trust Fund, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall make payments annually to each person the Commissioner determines, with respect to the preceding calendar year-- (A) was-- (i) if an individual, a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; or (ii) if an entity, organized under the laws of the United States or any subdivision of the United States; (B) held the rights to intellectual property under the laws of the United States; and (C) can establish quantifiable losses resulting from the violation, directly or indirectly, of such rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, during such year. (2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (d) Consultation.--The Commissioner shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce in issuing such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. <all>

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ( a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). ( 2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. ( b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. ( b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ( a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). ( 2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. ( b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ( a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). ( 2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. ( b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ( a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). ( 2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. ( b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). (

To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the People's Republic of China to compensate holders of United States intellectual property rights for losses resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission, shall conduct an annual study to determine the estimated annual loss of revenue to holders of United States intellectual property rights as a result of direct or indirect violations of such intellectual property rights in the People's Republic of China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China, in the preceding calendar year. ( COMPENSATION FOR LOSSES BORNE BY HOLDERS OF UNITED STATES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ( a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund, to be known as the ``American IPR Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be deposited to the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) to be used, in accordance with subsection (c), for the purpose of compensating the injury to holders of United States intellectual property rights resulting from violations of such intellectual property rights in China or by any Chinese person, including governmental entities of China. (b) Funding.--The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shall deposit into the Trust Fund any amounts collected from duties imposed pursuant to section 3, which shall remain available until expended for the purpose described in subsection (a). ( 2) Maximum payment.--The Commissioner may not make a payment under this subsection to any person for any year in an amount that is greater than the amount of the loss described in paragraph (1)(C) established with respect to such person in such year. (

H.R.5772

Health

Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act This bill authorizes grants and requires other activities to address neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. Specifically, the National Science Foundation may award competitive grants for multidisciplinary research on such illnesses. In addition, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish a temporary interagency working group to coordinate relevant federal programs, data collection, and other activities focused on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. The working group must also engage with researchers and nonfederal stakeholders to ensure the sharing and dissemination of relevant research, information, and best practices pertaining to those illnesses. The working group terminates after five years.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Historical epidemiological perspectives suggest an association between exposure to general respiratory viruses and subsequent neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (2) Early research suggests that one in three patients diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection experiences a neurological or psychiatric illness within six months of such diagnosis. (3) Research is urgently needed to better understand why neurological and psychiatric illnesses occur in patients following a COVID-19 infection, so that treatments and therapeutic strategies can be developed. (4) The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health have a deep history of supporting collaborative research that spans the biological sciences and paves the way for health-related advancements. SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. (2) Brain function following a COVID-19 infection and the potential relevance of such infection to neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. (4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. SEC. 4. COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish an interagency working group-- (1) to coordinate Federal programs and activities with roles in addressing-- (A) neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; (2) to coordinate Federal research and data collection, including with respect to children and adolescents-- (A) to identify neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) to improve understanding of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; and (3) to coordinate engagement with researchers and stakeholders from universities, industry, public health organizations, health care providers, State and local governments, elementary and secondary educational organizations, and non-profit organizations to ensure that research, information, and best practices relating to neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection are shared among such entities. (b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID–19 Neurological Impact Act

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes.

Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID–19 Neurological Impact Act

Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony

R

OH

This bill authorizes grants and requires other activities to address neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. Specifically, the National Science Foundation may award competitive grants for multidisciplinary research on such illnesses. In addition, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish a temporary interagency working group to coordinate relevant federal programs, data collection, and other activities focused on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. The working group must also engage with researchers and nonfederal stakeholders to ensure the sharing and dissemination of relevant research, information, and best practices pertaining to those illnesses. The working group terminates after five years.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Historical epidemiological perspectives suggest an association between exposure to general respiratory viruses and subsequent neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (2) Early research suggests that one in three patients diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection experiences a neurological or psychiatric illness within six months of such diagnosis. (3) Research is urgently needed to better understand why neurological and psychiatric illnesses occur in patients following a COVID-19 infection, so that treatments and therapeutic strategies can be developed. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. (3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. SEC. 4. COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish an interagency working group-- (1) to coordinate Federal programs and activities with roles in addressing-- (A) neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; (2) to coordinate Federal research and data collection, including with respect to children and adolescents-- (A) to identify neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) to improve understanding of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; and (3) to coordinate engagement with researchers and stakeholders from universities, industry, public health organizations, health care providers, State and local governments, elementary and secondary educational organizations, and non-profit organizations to ensure that research, information, and best practices relating to neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection are shared among such entities. (b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years 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 ``Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Historical epidemiological perspectives suggest an association between exposure to general respiratory viruses and subsequent neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (2) Early research suggests that one in three patients diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection experiences a neurological or psychiatric illness within six months of such diagnosis. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. (3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. SEC. 4. COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Historical epidemiological perspectives suggest an association between exposure to general respiratory viruses and subsequent neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (2) Early research suggests that one in three patients diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection experiences a neurological or psychiatric illness within six months of such diagnosis. (3) Research is urgently needed to better understand why neurological and psychiatric illnesses occur in patients following a COVID-19 infection, so that treatments and therapeutic strategies can be developed. (4) The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health have a deep history of supporting collaborative research that spans the biological sciences and paves the way for health-related advancements. SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. (2) Brain function following a COVID-19 infection and the potential relevance of such infection to neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. (4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. SEC. 4. COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish an interagency working group-- (1) to coordinate Federal programs and activities with roles in addressing-- (A) neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; (2) to coordinate Federal research and data collection, including with respect to children and adolescents-- (A) to identify neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) to improve understanding of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; and (3) to coordinate engagement with researchers and stakeholders from universities, industry, public health organizations, health care providers, State and local governments, elementary and secondary educational organizations, and non-profit organizations to ensure that research, information, and best practices relating to neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection are shared among such entities. (b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Brycen Gray and Ben Price COVID-19 Neurological Impact Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Historical epidemiological perspectives suggest an association between exposure to general respiratory viruses and subsequent neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (2) Early research suggests that one in three patients diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection experiences a neurological or psychiatric illness within six months of such diagnosis. (3) Research is urgently needed to better understand why neurological and psychiatric illnesses occur in patients following a COVID-19 infection, so that treatments and therapeutic strategies can be developed. (4) The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health have a deep history of supporting collaborative research that spans the biological sciences and paves the way for health-related advancements. SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. (2) Brain function following a COVID-19 infection and the potential relevance of such infection to neurological and psychiatric illnesses. (3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. (4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. SEC. 4. COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish an interagency working group-- (1) to coordinate Federal programs and activities with roles in addressing-- (A) neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; (2) to coordinate Federal research and data collection, including with respect to children and adolescents-- (A) to identify neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection; and (B) to improve understanding of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may be relevant to such illnesses; and (3) to coordinate engagement with researchers and stakeholders from universities, industry, public health organizations, health care providers, State and local governments, elementary and secondary educational organizations, and non-profit organizations to ensure that research, information, and best practices relating to neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection are shared among such entities. (b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. ( 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( 4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( 4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. ( 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( 4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. ( 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( 4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. ( 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( 4) Other science with potential relevance to the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection. b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants to support research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, and for other purposes. The Director of the National Science Foundation, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is authorized to award grants on a competitive basis to support multidisciplinary research on neurological and psychiatric illnesses associated with COVID-19 infection, including with respect to children and adolescents. Such research may include research into any of the following: (1) The incidence of neurological and psychiatric illness associated with COVID-19 infection. ( 3) The relevance of psychological and psychosocial factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to neurological and psychiatric illnesses, including an identification and evaluation of such factors. ( b) Co-Chairs.--The interagency working group shall be co-chaired by-- (1) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and (2) a member of the interagency working group selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. ( c) Termination.--The interagency working group shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

S.1779

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (b) Elimination of Hospital Care and Medical Services Copayments.-- Section 1710 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): ``(5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Preventive health services.''. (c) Definition.--Section 1701(9) of such title is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of `A' or `B' in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; ``(M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; ``(N) with respect to services for women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Women's Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, or successor similar guidelines; and''. <all>

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (b) Elimination of Hospital Care and Medical Services Copayments.-- Section 1710 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): ``(5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Preventive health services.''. (c) Definition.--Section 1701(9) of such title is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of `A' or `B' in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; ``(M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; ``(N) with respect to services for women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Women's Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, or successor similar guidelines; and''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (b) Elimination of Hospital Care and Medical Services Copayments.-- Section 1710 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): ``(5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Preventive health services.''. (c) Definition.--Section 1701(9) of such title is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of `A' or `B' in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; ``(M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; ``(N) with respect to services for women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Women's Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, or successor similar guidelines; and''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (b) Elimination of Hospital Care and Medical Services Copayments.-- Section 1710 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): ``(5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Preventive health services.''. (c) Definition.--Section 1701(9) of such title is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of `A' or `B' in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; ``(M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; ``(N) with respect to services for women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Women's Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, or successor similar guidelines; and''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (b) Elimination of Hospital Care and Medical Services Copayments.-- Section 1710 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): ``(5) A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.''; and (2) in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Preventive health services.''. (c) Definition.--Section 1701(9) of such title is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (K), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of `A' or `B' in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; ``(M) immunizations that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; ``(N) with respect to services for women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Women's Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, or successor similar guidelines; and''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. a) Elimination of Medication Copayments.--Section 1722A(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.''. (

H.R.6096

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