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H.R.5350

Energy

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act This bill revises the environmental review of geothermal energy projects on federal land in order to expedite such projects.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act''. SEC. 2. GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LANDS. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 30. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(a) Definition of Geothermal Exploration Test Project.--In this section, the term `geothermal exploration test project' means the drilling of a well to test or explore for geothermal resources on lands for which the Secretary has issued a lease under this Act, that-- ``(1) is carried out by the holder of the lease; ``(2) causes-- ``(A) less than 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption at the location of each geothermal exploration well; and ``(B) not more than an additional 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption during access or egress to the test site; ``(3) is developed-- ``(A) less than 12 inches in diameter; ``(B) in a manner that does not require off-road motorized access other than to and from the well site along an identified off-road route; ``(C) without construction of new roads other than upgrading of existing drainage crossings for safety purposes; ``(D) with the use of rubber-tired digging or drilling equipment vehicles; and ``(E) without the use of high-pressure well stimulation; ``(4) is completed in less than 90 days, including the removal of any surface infrastructure from the site; and ``(5) requires the restoration of the project site within 3 years of the date of first exploration drilling to approximately the condition that existed at the time the project began, unless the site is subsequently used as part of energy development under the lease. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or section 1501.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(2) Extraordinary circumstances definition.--In this subsection, the term `extraordinary circumstances' has the same meaning given such term in the Department of the Interior Departmental Manual, 516 DM 2.3A(3) and 516 DM 2, Appendix 2 (or successor provisions). ``(c) Process.-- ``(1) Requirement to provide notice.--A leaseholder shall provide notice to the Secretary of the leaseholder's intent to carry out a geothermal exploration test project at least 30 days before the start of drilling under the project. ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 31. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or ``(B) any other Federal law. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(c) Criteria for Selection.--In determining which covered lands to designate as geothermal leasing priority areas under subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall consider if-- ``(1) the covered land is preferable for geothermal leasing; ``(2) production of geothermal energy on such land is economically viable, including if such land has access to methods of energy transmission; and ``(3) the designation would be in compliance with section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), including subsection (c)(9) of that section. ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(2) Subsequent designations.--Each designation of a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (d) shall be included in a programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or in a supplement to such a statement. ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(4) Procedure.--The Secretary may not delay issuing a permit or holding a lease sale under this Act because the supplement required under paragraph (1) has not been finalized by the Secretary. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''. <all>

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes.

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

Rep. Fulcher, Russ

R

ID

This bill revises the environmental review of geothermal energy projects on federal land in order to expedite such projects.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 30. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(a) Definition of Geothermal Exploration Test Project.--In this section, the term `geothermal exploration test project' means the drilling of a well to test or explore for geothermal resources on lands for which the Secretary has issued a lease under this Act, that-- ``(1) is carried out by the holder of the lease; ``(2) causes-- ``(A) less than 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption at the location of each geothermal exploration well; and ``(B) not more than an additional 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption during access or egress to the test site; ``(3) is developed-- ``(A) less than 12 inches in diameter; ``(B) in a manner that does not require off-road motorized access other than to and from the well site along an identified off-road route; ``(C) without construction of new roads other than upgrading of existing drainage crossings for safety purposes; ``(D) with the use of rubber-tired digging or drilling equipment vehicles; and ``(E) without the use of high-pressure well stimulation; ``(4) is completed in less than 90 days, including the removal of any surface infrastructure from the site; and ``(5) requires the restoration of the project site within 3 years of the date of first exploration drilling to approximately the condition that existed at the time the project began, unless the site is subsequently used as part of energy development under the lease. ``(2) Extraordinary circumstances definition.--In this subsection, the term `extraordinary circumstances' has the same meaning given such term in the Department of the Interior Departmental Manual, 516 DM 2.3A(3) and 516 DM 2, Appendix 2 (or successor provisions). ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. SEC. 3. 1001 et seq.) 31. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. ); or ``(B) any other Federal law. ``(2) Subsequent designations.--Each designation of a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (d) shall be included in a programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or in a supplement to such a statement. ``(4) Procedure.--The Secretary may not delay issuing a permit or holding a lease sale under this Act because the supplement required under paragraph (1) has not been finalized by the Secretary.

SHORT TITLE. 2. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 30. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. SEC. 3. 1001 et seq.) GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. ); or ``(B) any other Federal law. ``(2) Subsequent designations.--Each designation of a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (d) shall be included in a programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or in a supplement to such a statement. ``(4) Procedure.--The Secretary may not delay issuing a permit or holding a lease sale under this Act because the supplement required under paragraph (1) has not been finalized by the Secretary.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LANDS. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 30. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(a) Definition of Geothermal Exploration Test Project.--In this section, the term `geothermal exploration test project' means the drilling of a well to test or explore for geothermal resources on lands for which the Secretary has issued a lease under this Act, that-- ``(1) is carried out by the holder of the lease; ``(2) causes-- ``(A) less than 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption at the location of each geothermal exploration well; and ``(B) not more than an additional 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption during access or egress to the test site; ``(3) is developed-- ``(A) less than 12 inches in diameter; ``(B) in a manner that does not require off-road motorized access other than to and from the well site along an identified off-road route; ``(C) without construction of new roads other than upgrading of existing drainage crossings for safety purposes; ``(D) with the use of rubber-tired digging or drilling equipment vehicles; and ``(E) without the use of high-pressure well stimulation; ``(4) is completed in less than 90 days, including the removal of any surface infrastructure from the site; and ``(5) requires the restoration of the project site within 3 years of the date of first exploration drilling to approximately the condition that existed at the time the project began, unless the site is subsequently used as part of energy development under the lease. or section 1501.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(2) Extraordinary circumstances definition.--In this subsection, the term `extraordinary circumstances' has the same meaning given such term in the Department of the Interior Departmental Manual, 516 DM 2.3A(3) and 516 DM 2, Appendix 2 (or successor provisions). ``(c) Process.-- ``(1) Requirement to provide notice.--A leaseholder shall provide notice to the Secretary of the leaseholder's intent to carry out a geothermal exploration test project at least 30 days before the start of drilling under the project. ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) 31. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or ``(B) any other Federal law. 1712), including subsection (c)(9) of that section. ``(2) Subsequent designations.--Each designation of a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (d) shall be included in a programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or in a supplement to such a statement. ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(4) Procedure.--The Secretary may not delay issuing a permit or holding a lease sale under this Act because the supplement required under paragraph (1) has not been finalized by the Secretary. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act''. 2. GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LANDS. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 30. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(a) Definition of Geothermal Exploration Test Project.--In this section, the term `geothermal exploration test project' means the drilling of a well to test or explore for geothermal resources on lands for which the Secretary has issued a lease under this Act, that-- ``(1) is carried out by the holder of the lease; ``(2) causes-- ``(A) less than 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption at the location of each geothermal exploration well; and ``(B) not more than an additional 5 acres of soil or vegetation disruption during access or egress to the test site; ``(3) is developed-- ``(A) less than 12 inches in diameter; ``(B) in a manner that does not require off-road motorized access other than to and from the well site along an identified off-road route; ``(C) without construction of new roads other than upgrading of existing drainage crossings for safety purposes; ``(D) with the use of rubber-tired digging or drilling equipment vehicles; and ``(E) without the use of high-pressure well stimulation; ``(4) is completed in less than 90 days, including the removal of any surface infrastructure from the site; and ``(5) requires the restoration of the project site within 3 years of the date of first exploration drilling to approximately the condition that existed at the time the project began, unless the site is subsequently used as part of energy development under the lease. or section 1501.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(2) Extraordinary circumstances definition.--In this subsection, the term `extraordinary circumstances' has the same meaning given such term in the Department of the Interior Departmental Manual, 516 DM 2.3A(3) and 516 DM 2, Appendix 2 (or successor provisions). ``(c) Process.-- ``(1) Requirement to provide notice.--A leaseholder shall provide notice to the Secretary of the leaseholder's intent to carry out a geothermal exploration test project at least 30 days before the start of drilling under the project. ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) 31. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or ``(B) any other Federal law. ``(c) Criteria for Selection.--In determining which covered lands to designate as geothermal leasing priority areas under subsection (b), the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall consider if-- ``(1) the covered land is preferable for geothermal leasing; ``(2) production of geothermal energy on such land is economically viable, including if such land has access to methods of energy transmission; and ``(3) the designation would be in compliance with section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), including subsection (c)(9) of that section. ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(2) Subsequent designations.--Each designation of a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (d) shall be included in a programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or in a supplement to such a statement. ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(4) Procedure.--The Secretary may not delay issuing a permit or holding a lease sale under this Act because the supplement required under paragraph (1) has not been finalized by the Secretary. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(3) Opportunity to remedy.--If the Secretary determines under paragraph (2)(A) that the project does not qualify for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) include in such notice clear and detailed findings on any deficiencies in the project that resulted in such determination; and ``(B) allow the leaseholder to remedy any such deficiencies and resubmit the notice of intent under paragraph (1).''. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); ``(d) Review and Modification.--Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall-- ``(1) review covered land and, if appropriate, make additional designations of geothermal leasing priority areas; and ``(2) review each area designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under this section, and, if appropriate, remove such designation. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(3) Consultations.--In developing any programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing or supplement to such a statement under this section, the Secretary shall consult, on an ongoing basis, with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governments, transmission infrastructure owners and operators, developers, and other appropriate entities. ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION TEST PROJECTS. ``(b) Categorical Exclusion.-- ``(1) In general.--Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, a project that the Secretary determines under subsection (c) is a geothermal exploration test project shall be categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. GEOTHERMAL LEASING PRIORITY AREAS. ``(b) Designation of Geothermal Leasing Priority Areas.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall designate portions of covered land as geothermal leasing priority areas as soon as practicable, but not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to geothermal lease sales for such geothermal leasing priority area.''.

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. ``(2) Review and determination.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of a notice of intent under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, with respect to the project described in the notice of intent-- ``(A) determine if the project qualifies for a categorical exclusion under subsection (b); and ``(B) notify the leaseholder of such determination. ``(a) Definition of Covered Land.--In this section, the term `covered land' means land that is-- ``(1) Federal land; and ``(2) not excluded from the development of geothermal energy under-- ``(A) a land use plan established under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); ``(e) Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.-- ``(1) Initial designations.--No later than one year after the initial designation of a geothermal leasing priority area, the Secretary shall prepare a supplement to any final programmatic environmental impact statement for geothermal leasing that is the most recently finalized such statement with respect to covered land designated as a geothermal leasing priority area under subsection (b). ``(f) Compliance With NEPA.--If the Secretary determines that the designation of a geothermal leasing priority area has been sufficiently analyzed by a programmatic environmental impact statement, the Secretary shall not prepare any additional analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

S.3401

Health

Anyone But China Safe Drug Act or the ABC Safe Drug Act This bill requires the federal government to maintain a registry of certain foreign-sourced drugs, prohibits federal health care programs from purchasing drugs containing ingredients manufactured in China, and requires drugs to be labeled for country of origin. The Food and Drug Administration shall maintain (1) a list of foreign-sourced drugs and active ingredients that are critical for consumer health and safety, and (2) another list identifying such drugs that are produced exclusively in China or use ingredients produced in China. The bill phases in a restriction on federal health care programs purchasing drugs with active ingredients manufactured in China. By January 1, 2026, such programs may not purchase a drug with any active ingredients from China. The Department of Health and Human Services may issue a waiver for an agency or program that is unable to meet this requirement, but no waiver may apply to drugs purchased in or after 2027. Each drug must have labeling listing the country of origin of each active ingredient, and a drug without this labeling shall be deemed misbranded.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured 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 ``Anyone But China Safe Drug Act'' or the ``ABC Safe Drug Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. REGISTRY OF DRUGS PRODUCED OUTSIDE THE US. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. (b) Federal Health Program Purchase of Drugs.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the purchase of a drug by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. (3) Waivers.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue waivers of the requirements under paragraph (1) for any agency or program that is unable to meet such requirements and demonstrates a need for the waiver. No waiver may be issued under this paragraph for drugs that are purchased on or after January 1, 2027. (c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''. <all>

ABC Safe Drug Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

ABC Safe Drug Act Anyone But China Safe Drug Act

Sen. Cotton, Tom

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This bill requires the federal government to maintain a registry of certain foreign-sourced drugs, prohibits federal health care programs from purchasing drugs containing ingredients manufactured in China, and requires drugs to be labeled for country of origin. The Food and Drug Administration shall maintain (1) a list of foreign-sourced drugs and active ingredients that are critical for consumer health and safety, and (2) another list identifying such drugs that are produced exclusively in China or use ingredients produced in China. The bill phases in a restriction on federal health care programs purchasing drugs with active ingredients manufactured in China. By January 1, 2026, such programs may not purchase a drug with any active ingredients from China. The Department of Health and Human Services may issue a waiver for an agency or program that is unable to meet this requirement, but no waiver may apply to drugs purchased in or after 2027. Each drug must have labeling listing the country of origin of each active ingredient, and a drug without this labeling shall be deemed misbranded.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anyone But China Safe Drug Act'' or the ``ABC Safe Drug Act''. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. REGISTRY OF DRUGS PRODUCED OUTSIDE THE US. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. (b) Federal Health Program Purchase of Drugs.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the purchase of a drug by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (3) Waivers.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue waivers of the requirements under paragraph (1) for any agency or program that is unable to meet such requirements and demonstrates a need for the waiver. No waiver may be issued under this paragraph for drugs that are purchased on or after January 1, 2027. (c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anyone But China Safe Drug Act'' or the ``ABC Safe Drug Act''. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. REGISTRY OF DRUGS PRODUCED OUTSIDE THE US. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. (b) Federal Health Program Purchase of Drugs.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the purchase of a drug by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (3) Waivers.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue waivers of the requirements under paragraph (1) for any agency or program that is unable to meet such requirements and demonstrates a need for the waiver. No waiver may be issued under this paragraph for drugs that are purchased on or after January 1, 2027. (c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured 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 ``Anyone But China Safe Drug Act'' or the ``ABC Safe Drug Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. REGISTRY OF DRUGS PRODUCED OUTSIDE THE US. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. (b) Federal Health Program Purchase of Drugs.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the purchase of a drug by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. (3) Waivers.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue waivers of the requirements under paragraph (1) for any agency or program that is unable to meet such requirements and demonstrates a need for the waiver. No waiver may be issued under this paragraph for drugs that are purchased on or after January 1, 2027. (c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured 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 ``Anyone But China Safe Drug Act'' or the ``ABC Safe Drug Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. REGISTRY OF DRUGS PRODUCED OUTSIDE THE US. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. (b) Federal Health Program Purchase of Drugs.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to the purchase of a drug by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. (3) Waivers.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue waivers of the requirements under paragraph (1) for any agency or program that is unable to meet such requirements and demonstrates a need for the waiver. No waiver may be issued under this paragraph for drugs that are purchased on or after January 1, 2027. (c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. ( (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. ( c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. ( ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). ( B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. ( ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). ( B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. ( (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. ( c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. ( ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). ( B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. ( (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. ( c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. ( ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). ( B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. ( (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. ( c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF DRUGS. ( ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. 1320a-7b(b))), the following shall apply: (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 60 percent or more of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). ( B) Beginning on January 1, 2026, such agency or program may purchase only drugs for which 100 percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured in countries described in paragraph (2). (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States, to ban the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of all drugs approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or licensed under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, and any active ingredients in such drugs, that-- ``(1) are manufactured outside of the United States; and ``(2) are determined by the Secretary to be critical to the health and safety of consumers in the United States. ``(b) Additional List.--In conjunction with the list described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall compile and maintain a list of drugs included on such list that are exclusively produced in, or use active or inactive ingredients produced in, the People's Republic of China. ``(c) Requirement.--The list described in subsection (a) shall, with respect to each drug included on the list, provide information about the supply chain of the drug, including each step in the supply chain that occurs prior to importation of the drug into the United States.''. ( (2) Countries described.--The countries described in this paragraph are countries-- (A) other than People's Republic of China; and (B) that meet the health and safety standards of the Food and Drug Administration. ( c) Labeling Requirement.--Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) If it is a drug and its labeling does not specify the country of origin of each active ingredient contained in the drug.''.

H.R.5624

Armed Forces and National Security

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the program that provides rental subsidies under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families 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 ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes.

Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021

Rep. Jacobs, Sara

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the program that provides rental subsidies under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families 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 ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families 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 ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families 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 ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families 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 ``Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) The number of veterans and families served under the program during the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, disaggregated, if such information is available, by-- (A) race and ethnicity; (B) gender; (C) geographic location; and (D) age. (2) A description of support provided to special populations under the program, including elderly veterans, women veterans, children of veterans, disabled veterans, veterans transitioning from certain institutions, and minority veterans. (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. (4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (5) An assessment of whether it is feasible and beneficial to expand the program nationally. (6) An assessment of the efficacy of the increased payments provided under the program based on increases in the number of veterans served and the number of veterans transitioned into permanent housing. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the shallow subsidy program under the supportive services for veteran families program, and for other purposes. a) Report Required.--Not later than 120 days after the last day of the fiscal year during which this Act is enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the program for providing rental subsidies under section 62.34(a)(8) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (3) A description of the decision-making process of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding which locations would be eligible for coverage under the program. ( 4) An assessment of whether increasing the payment rate under the program is necessary. (

H.R.551

Energy

Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act This bill authorizes supplemental funding to states through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to assist eligible households pay 100% of any utility bills they are unable to pay because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. ENERGY DEBT RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. (b) Supplemental Allotments for COVID-19 Relief.--The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2607B the following: ``SEC. 2607C. SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS FOR COVID-19 RELIEF. ``(a) Allotment of Funds.--The Secretary may allocate amounts appropriated under section 2602(f) to provide supplementary funds to States to assist eligible households in accordance with this section. ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Utility bill.--The term `utility bill' means a bill charged to a household for home energy or electricity service. ``(3) Utility bill incurred during the covid-19 pandemic.-- The term `utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic' means a utility bill for service provided during the period during which the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (or any renewal of that declaration), is in effect. ``(e) Termination.-- ``(1) Date.--The authority of the Secretary to allocate funds under this section, and the authority of a State to use such funds under subsection (c), shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this section. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report describing-- (1) the number of households in each State that received assistance under subsection (c)(1) of section 2607C of the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and demographic information for such households, to the extent such information is available; (2) the total amount of assistance provided to households in each State under such subsection (c)(1); (3) the total amount of funds used by States under subsection (c)(3) of such section 2607C; and (4) any other information relating to the implementation and effectiveness of such section, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. <all>

Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes.

Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act

Rep. Kuster, Ann M.

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This bill authorizes supplemental funding to states through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to assist eligible households pay 100% of any utility bills they are unable to pay because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. 8621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2607B the following: ``SEC. 2607C. SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS FOR COVID-19 RELIEF. ``(a) Allotment of Funds.--The Secretary may allocate amounts appropriated under section 2602(f) to provide supplementary funds to States to assist eligible households in accordance with this section. ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(2) Utility bill.--The term `utility bill' means a bill charged to a household for home energy or electricity service. ``(3) Utility bill incurred during the covid-19 pandemic.-- The term `utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic' means a utility bill for service provided during the period during which the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (or any renewal of that declaration), is in effect. ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2607B the following: ``SEC. 2607C. SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS FOR COVID-19 RELIEF. ``(a) Allotment of Funds.--The Secretary may allocate amounts appropriated under section 2602(f) to provide supplementary funds to States to assist eligible households in accordance with this section. ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(2) Utility bill.--The term `utility bill' means a bill charged to a household for home energy or electricity service. ``(3) Utility bill incurred during the covid-19 pandemic.-- The term `utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic' means a utility bill for service provided during the period during which the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (or any renewal of that declaration), is in effect. ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. ENERGY DEBT RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. 8621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2607B the following: ``SEC. 2607C. SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS FOR COVID-19 RELIEF. ``(a) Allotment of Funds.--The Secretary may allocate amounts appropriated under section 2602(f) to provide supplementary funds to States to assist eligible households in accordance with this section. ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Utility bill.--The term `utility bill' means a bill charged to a household for home energy or electricity service. ``(3) Utility bill incurred during the covid-19 pandemic.-- The term `utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic' means a utility bill for service provided during the period during which the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (or any renewal of that declaration), is in effect. ``(e) Termination.-- ``(1) Date.--The authority of the Secretary to allocate funds under this section, and the authority of a State to use such funds under subsection (c), shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this section. ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report describing-- (1) the number of households in each State that received assistance under subsection (c)(1) of section 2607C of the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and demographic information for such households, to the extent such information is available; (2) the total amount of assistance provided to households in each State under such subsection (c)(1); (3) the total amount of funds used by States under subsection (c)(3) of such section 2607C; and (4) any other information relating to the implementation and effectiveness of such section, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. ENERGY DEBT RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES PROGRAM. (a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. (b) Supplemental Allotments for COVID-19 Relief.--The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 2607B the following: ``SEC. 2607C. SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENTS FOR COVID-19 RELIEF. ``(a) Allotment of Funds.--The Secretary may allocate amounts appropriated under section 2602(f) to provide supplementary funds to States to assist eligible households in accordance with this section. ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Utility bill.--The term `utility bill' means a bill charged to a household for home energy or electricity service. ``(3) Utility bill incurred during the covid-19 pandemic.-- The term `utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic' means a utility bill for service provided during the period during which the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (or any renewal of that declaration), is in effect. ``(e) Termination.-- ``(1) Date.--The authority of the Secretary to allocate funds under this section, and the authority of a State to use such funds under subsection (c), shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this section. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report describing-- (1) the number of households in each State that received assistance under subsection (c)(1) of section 2607C of the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, and demographic information for such households, to the extent such information is available; (2) the total amount of assistance provided to households in each State under such subsection (c)(1); (3) the total amount of funds used by States under subsection (c)(3) of such section 2607C; and (4) any other information relating to the implementation and effectiveness of such section, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. <all>

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(b) Formula for Distribution.--Distribution of amounts made available under this section shall be based on a formula developed by the Secretary that provides funding to States based on-- ``(1) the amount allotted to the State under this title, other than section 2607A, in fiscal year 2021; and ``(2) the average unemployment rate in the State from January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act''. a) Authorization.--Section 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) There is authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title, in addition to amounts appropriated for distribution to all the States in accordance with section 2604 or to carry out section 2607A, $10,000,000,000 for allocation to States under section 2607C.''. ( ``(2) Plan for disbursement.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, each State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for providing assistance under paragraph (1) that prioritizes the restoration of terminated service and the prevention of service terminations, taking into consideration the total amount of debt in arrears of eligible households and any other factors that the State finds relevant. ``(3) Administrative expenses.--A State may use not more than 15 percent of funds allocated to the State under this section for administrative expenses related to providing assistance under paragraph (1). ``(B) Unused funds.--A State to which funds have been allocated under this section shall use any such funds, which have not been used under subsection (c) by the date described in paragraph (1), in the same manner as amounts allotted to the State under section 2604.''. (

To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide for supplemental assistance for COVID-19 relief, and for other purposes. ``(c) Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Assistance.--A State may use funds allocated to the State under this section to help eligible households in the State maintain home energy or electricity service, by providing to such households, in accordance with the plan submitted by the State under paragraph (2), 100 percent of the amount of any utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that is in arrears. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible household.--The term `eligible household' means a household with a utility bill incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that certifies to the State (including through proof of job loss of a member of the household, such as a layoff or furlough notice or verification of application for unemployment benefits) that it cannot pay such utility bill because of economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ``(2) Remaining funds.-- ``(A) Unallocated funds.--The Secretary may not allocate or otherwise use any funds appropriated under section 2602(f) that have not been allocated under this section by the date described in paragraph (1).

S.3043

Education

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021 This bill conditions each state's receipt of federal funds on the state's establishment of specified minimum requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions in school sports.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. (a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and does not meet the requirements described in this section, as of the date of enactment of this Act, shall, not later than the last day of the fifth full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act (referred to in this Act as the ``compliance deadline''), enact legislation or issue regulations establishing the following minimum requirements: (1) Local educational agency concussion safety and management plan.--Each local educational agency in the State, in consultation with members of the community in which such agency is located, shall develop and implement a standard plan for concussion safety and management that-- (A) educates students, parents, and school personnel about concussions, through activities such as-- (i) training school personnel, including coaches, teachers, athletic trainers, related services personnel, and school nurses, on concussion safety and management, including training on the prevention, recognition, and academic consequences of concussions and response to concussions; and (ii) using, maintaining, and disseminating to students and parents-- (I) release forms and other appropriate forms for reporting and record keeping; (II) treatment plans; and (III) prevention and post-injury observation and monitoring fact sheets about concussion; (B) encourages supports, where feasible, for a student recovering from a concussion (regardless of whether or not the concussion occurred during school- sponsored activities, during school hours, on school property, or during an athletic activity), such as-- (i) guiding the student in resuming participation in athletic activity and academic activities with the help of a multi- disciplinary concussion management team, which may include-- (I) a health care professional, the parents of such student, a school nurse, relevant related services personnel, and other relevant school personnel; and (II) an individual who is assigned by a public school to oversee and manage the recovery of such student; and (ii) providing appropriate academic accommodations aimed at progressively reintroducing cognitive demands on the student; and (C) encourages the use of best practices designed to ensure, with respect to concussions, the uniformity of safety standards, treatment, and management, such as-- (i) disseminating information on concussion safety and management to the public; and (ii) applying uniform best practice standards for concussion safety and management to all students enrolled in public schools. (2) Posting of information on concussions.--Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on school grounds, in a manner that is visible to students and school personnel, and make publicly available on the school website, information on concussions that-- (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence (such as information made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); (B) shall include information on-- (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concussion; (ii) the actions a student should take in response to sustaining a concussion, including the notification of school personnel; and (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concussion; and (C) may include information on-- (i) the definition of a concussion; (ii) the means available to the student to reduce the incidence or recurrence of a concussion; and (iii) the effects of a concussion on academic learning and performance. (3) Response to concussion.--If an individual designated from among school personnel for purposes of this Act, one of whom must be in attendance at every school-sponsored activity, suspects that a student has sustained a concussion (regardless of whether or not the concussion occurred during school- sponsored activities, during school hours, on school property, or during an athletic activity)-- (A) the student shall be-- (i) immediately removed from participation in a school-sponsored athletic activity; and (ii) prohibited from returning to participate in a school-sponsored athletic activity on the day that student is removed from such participation; and (B) the designated individual shall report to the parent or guardian of such student-- (i) any information that the designated school employee is aware of regarding the date, time, and type of the injury suffered by such student (regardless of where, when, or how a concussion may have occurred); and (ii) any actions taken to treat such student. (4) Return to athletics.--If a student has sustained a concussion (regardless of whether or not the concussion occurred during school-sponsored activities, during school hours, on school property, or during an athletic activity), before such student resumes participation in school-sponsored athletic activities, the school shall receive a written release from a health care professional, that-- (A) states that the student is capable of resuming participation in such activities; and (B) may require the student to follow a plan designed to aid the student in recovering and resuming participation in such activities in a manner that-- (i) is coordinated, as appropriate, with periods of cognitive and physical rest while symptoms of a concussion persist; and (ii) reintroduces cognitive and physical demands on such student on a progressive basis only as such increases in exertion do not cause the reemergence or worsening of symptoms of a concussion. (b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. (3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary of Education shall provide a written notification of the intended reduction of funds to the State and to the appropriate committees of Congress. SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Concussion.--The term ``concussion'' means a type of mild traumatic brain injury that-- (A) is caused by a blow, jolt, or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull; (B) disrupts normal brain functioning and alters the mental state of the individual, causing the individual to experience-- (i) any period of observed or self- reported-- (I) transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness; (II) dysfunction of memory around the time of injury; or (III) loss of consciousness lasting less than 30 minutes; or (ii) any 1 of 4 types of symptoms, including-- (I) physical symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, or dizziness; (II) cognitive symptoms, such as memory disturbance or slowed thinking; (III) emotional symptoms, such as irritability or sadness; or (IV) difficulty sleeping; and (C) can occur-- (i) with or without the loss of consciousness; and (ii) during participation in any organized sport or recreational activity. (2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. (3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity. <all>

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021

A bill to promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes.

Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill conditions each state's receipt of federal funds on the state's establishment of specified minimum requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions in school sports.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021''. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. (2) Posting of information on concussions.--Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on school grounds, in a manner that is visible to students and school personnel, and make publicly available on the school website, information on concussions that-- (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence (such as information made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); (B) shall include information on-- (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concussion; (ii) the actions a student should take in response to sustaining a concussion, including the notification of school personnel; and (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concussion; and (C) may include information on-- (i) the definition of a concussion; (ii) the means available to the student to reduce the incidence or recurrence of a concussion; and (iii) the effects of a concussion on academic learning and performance. for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. 6301 et seq.) in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary of Education shall provide a written notification of the intended reduction of funds to the State and to the appropriate committees of Congress. 3. SEC. 4. (2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. (3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021''. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. (2) Posting of information on concussions.--Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on school grounds, in a manner that is visible to students and school personnel, and make publicly available on the school website, information on concussions that-- (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence (such as information made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); (B) shall include information on-- (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concussion; (ii) the actions a student should take in response to sustaining a concussion, including the notification of school personnel; and (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concussion; and (C) may include information on-- (i) the definition of a concussion; (ii) the means available to the student to reduce the incidence or recurrence of a concussion; and (iii) the effects of a concussion on academic learning and performance. for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. 6301 et seq.) in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary of Education shall provide a written notification of the intended reduction of funds to the State and to the appropriate committees of Congress. 3. SEC. 4. (2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021''. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. (2) Posting of information on concussions.--Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on school grounds, in a manner that is visible to students and school personnel, and make publicly available on the school website, information on concussions that-- (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence (such as information made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); (B) shall include information on-- (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concussion; (ii) the actions a student should take in response to sustaining a concussion, including the notification of school personnel; and (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concussion; and (C) may include information on-- (i) the definition of a concussion; (ii) the means available to the student to reduce the incidence or recurrence of a concussion; and (iii) the effects of a concussion on academic learning and performance. for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. 6301 et seq.) in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary of Education shall provide a written notification of the intended reduction of funds to the State and to the appropriate committees of Congress. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. SEC. 4. In this Act: (1) Concussion.--The term ``concussion'' means a type of mild traumatic brain injury that-- (A) is caused by a blow, jolt, or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull; (B) disrupts normal brain functioning and alters the mental state of the individual, causing the individual to experience-- (i) any period of observed or self- reported-- (I) transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness; (II) dysfunction of memory around the time of injury; or (III) loss of consciousness lasting less than 30 minutes; or (ii) any 1 of 4 types of symptoms, including-- (I) physical symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, or dizziness; (II) cognitive symptoms, such as memory disturbance or slowed thinking; (III) emotional symptoms, such as irritability or sadness; or (IV) difficulty sleeping; and (C) can occur-- (i) with or without the loss of consciousness; and (ii) during participation in any organized sport or recreational activity. (2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. (3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2021''. 2. MINIMUM STATE REQUIREMENTS. and does not meet the requirements described in this section, as of the date of enactment of this Act, shall, not later than the last day of the fifth full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act (referred to in this Act as the ``compliance deadline''), enact legislation or issue regulations establishing the following minimum requirements: (1) Local educational agency concussion safety and management plan.--Each local educational agency in the State, in consultation with members of the community in which such agency is located, shall develop and implement a standard plan for concussion safety and management that-- (A) educates students, parents, and school personnel about concussions, through activities such as-- (i) training school personnel, including coaches, teachers, athletic trainers, related services personnel, and school nurses, on concussion safety and management, including training on the prevention, recognition, and academic consequences of concussions and response to concussions; and (ii) using, maintaining, and disseminating to students and parents-- (I) release forms and other appropriate forms for reporting and record keeping; (II) treatment plans; and (III) prevention and post-injury observation and monitoring fact sheets about concussion; (B) encourages supports, where feasible, for a student recovering from a concussion (regardless of whether or not the concussion occurred during school- sponsored activities, during school hours, on school property, or during an athletic activity), such as-- (i) guiding the student in resuming participation in athletic activity and academic activities with the help of a multi- disciplinary concussion management team, which may include-- (I) a health care professional, the parents of such student, a school nurse, relevant related services personnel, and other relevant school personnel; and (II) an individual who is assigned by a public school to oversee and manage the recovery of such student; and (ii) providing appropriate academic accommodations aimed at progressively reintroducing cognitive demands on the student; and (C) encourages the use of best practices designed to ensure, with respect to concussions, the uniformity of safety standards, treatment, and management, such as-- (i) disseminating information on concussion safety and management to the public; and (ii) applying uniform best practice standards for concussion safety and management to all students enrolled in public schools. (2) Posting of information on concussions.--Each public elementary school and each public secondary school shall post on school grounds, in a manner that is visible to students and school personnel, and make publicly available on the school website, information on concussions that-- (A) is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence (such as information made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); (B) shall include information on-- (i) the risks posed by sustaining a concussion; (ii) the actions a student should take in response to sustaining a concussion, including the notification of school personnel; and (iii) the signs and symptoms of a concussion; and (C) may include information on-- (i) the definition of a concussion; (ii) the means available to the student to reduce the incidence or recurrence of a concussion; and (iii) the effects of a concussion on academic learning and performance. for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. 6301 et seq.) in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary of Education shall provide a written notification of the intended reduction of funds to the State and to the appropriate committees of Congress. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. SEC. 4. In this Act: (1) Concussion.--The term ``concussion'' means a type of mild traumatic brain injury that-- (A) is caused by a blow, jolt, or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull; (B) disrupts normal brain functioning and alters the mental state of the individual, causing the individual to experience-- (i) any period of observed or self- reported-- (I) transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness; (II) dysfunction of memory around the time of injury; or (III) loss of consciousness lasting less than 30 minutes; or (ii) any 1 of 4 types of symptoms, including-- (I) physical symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, or dizziness; (II) cognitive symptoms, such as memory disturbance or slowed thinking; (III) emotional symptoms, such as irritability or sadness; or (IV) difficulty sleeping; and (C) can occur-- (i) with or without the loss of consciousness; and (ii) during participation in any organized sport or recreational activity. (2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. (3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. ( Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ( 5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. ( Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ( 5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. ( Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ( 5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. ( Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ( 5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 3) Notification of noncompliance.--Prior to reducing any funds that a State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (

To promote minimum State requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, and for other purposes. a) Minimum Requirements.--Each State that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) b) Noncompliance.-- (1) First year.--If a State described in subsection (a) fails to comply with subsection (a) by the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 5 percent the amount of funds the State receives under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) for the first fiscal year following the compliance deadline. (2) Succeeding years.--If the State fails to so comply by the last day of any fiscal year following the compliance deadline, the Secretary of Education shall reduce by 10 percent the amount of funds the State receives under that Act for the following fiscal year. ( Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect civil or criminal liability under Federal or State law. 2) Health care professional.--The term ``health care professional''-- (A) means an individual who has been trained in diagnosis and management of concussion in a pediatric population; and (B) is registered, licensed, certified, or otherwise statutorily recognized by the State to provide such diagnosis and management. ( 3) Local educational agency; state.--The terms ``local educational agency'' and ``State'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Related services personnel.--The term ``related services personnel'' means individuals who provide related services, as defined under section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ( 5) School-sponsored athletic activity.--The term ``school- sponsored athletic activity'' means-- (A) any physical education class or program of a school; (B) any athletic activity authorized during the school day on school grounds that is not an instructional activity; (C) any extra-curricular sports team, club, or league organized by a school on or off school grounds; and (D) any recess activity.

S.5018

Education

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds if it terminates the relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution.--The term ``institution'' has the meaning given the term ``institution of higher education'' in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship. <all>

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

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

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Sen. Scott, Rick

R

FL

This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute. A Confucius Institute is a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Chinese entity of concern or Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds if it terminates the relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution.--The term ``institution'' has the meaning given the term ``institution of higher education'' in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship. <all>

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (3) Institution.--The term ``institution'' has the meaning given the term ``institution of higher education'' in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution.--The term ``institution'' has the meaning given the term ``institution of higher education'' in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship. <all>

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution.--The term ``institution'' has the meaning given the term ``institution of higher education'' in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship. <all>

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (2) Eligibility after termination.--An institution described in paragraph (1) may receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security if the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and the Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern with which the institution has a relationship.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution, any contract awarded, agreement entered into, or any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.-- (1) In general.--Beginning the first October 1 occurring after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or a Chinese entity of concern is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (

S.608

Science, Technology, Communications

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021 This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. KEEPING CRITICAL CONNECTIONS EMERGENCY FUND. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``covered program'' means a program established by a small business broadband provider under which the small business broadband provider, at any time during the COVID-19 emergency period, voluntarily-- (A) provides a customer with free or discounted broadband service, or free upgrades of existing service to meet certain capacity and speed needs, due specifically to the presence of a student in the household of the customer who needs distance learning capability; or (B) refrains from disconnecting broadband service provided to an existing customer due to nonpayment or underpayment if the customer-- (i) has a household income, at the time of the nonpayment or underpayment, that does not exceed 135 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); (ii) is unable to make a full payment due specifically to the economic impact of the national emergency described in paragraph (3); and (iii) provides sufficient documentation to the provider to show that the customer meets the criteria under clauses (i) and (ii); (3) the term ``COVID-19 emergency period'' means the period during which the national emergency declaration by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1). <all>

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021

A bill to help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. KEEPING CRITICAL CONNECTIONS EMERGENCY FUND. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``covered program'' means a program established by a small business broadband provider under which the small business broadband provider, at any time during the COVID-19 emergency period, voluntarily-- (A) provides a customer with free or discounted broadband service, or free upgrades of existing service to meet certain capacity and speed needs, due specifically to the presence of a student in the household of the customer who needs distance learning capability; or (B) refrains from disconnecting broadband service provided to an existing customer due to nonpayment or underpayment if the customer-- (i) has a household income, at the time of the nonpayment or underpayment, that does not exceed 135 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); (ii) is unable to make a full payment due specifically to the economic impact of the national emergency described in paragraph (3); and (iii) provides sufficient documentation to the provider to show that the customer meets the criteria under clauses (i) and (ii); (3) the term ``COVID-19 emergency period'' means the period during which the national emergency declaration by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1). <all>

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. 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. KEEPING CRITICAL CONNECTIONS EMERGENCY FUND. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``covered program'' means a program established by a small business broadband provider under which the small business broadband provider, at any time during the COVID-19 emergency period, voluntarily-- (A) provides a customer with free or discounted broadband service, or free upgrades of existing service to meet certain capacity and speed needs, due specifically to the presence of a student in the household of the customer who needs distance learning capability; or (B) refrains from disconnecting broadband service provided to an existing customer due to nonpayment or underpayment if the customer-- (i) has a household income, at the time of the nonpayment or underpayment, that does not exceed 135 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); (ii) is unable to make a full payment due specifically to the economic impact of the national emergency described in paragraph (3); and (iii) provides sufficient documentation to the provider to show that the customer meets the criteria under clauses (i) and (ii); (3) the term ``COVID-19 emergency period'' means the period during which the national emergency declaration by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. KEEPING CRITICAL CONNECTIONS EMERGENCY FUND. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``covered program'' means a program established by a small business broadband provider under which the small business broadband provider, at any time during the COVID-19 emergency period, voluntarily-- (A) provides a customer with free or discounted broadband service, or free upgrades of existing service to meet certain capacity and speed needs, due specifically to the presence of a student in the household of the customer who needs distance learning capability; or (B) refrains from disconnecting broadband service provided to an existing customer due to nonpayment or underpayment if the customer-- (i) has a household income, at the time of the nonpayment or underpayment, that does not exceed 135 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); (ii) is unable to make a full payment due specifically to the economic impact of the national emergency described in paragraph (3); and (iii) provides sufficient documentation to the provider to show that the customer meets the criteria under clauses (i) and (ii); (3) the term ``COVID-19 emergency period'' means the period during which the national emergency declaration by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1). <all>

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. KEEPING CRITICAL CONNECTIONS EMERGENCY FUND. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``covered program'' means a program established by a small business broadband provider under which the small business broadband provider, at any time during the COVID-19 emergency period, voluntarily-- (A) provides a customer with free or discounted broadband service, or free upgrades of existing service to meet certain capacity and speed needs, due specifically to the presence of a student in the household of the customer who needs distance learning capability; or (B) refrains from disconnecting broadband service provided to an existing customer due to nonpayment or underpayment if the customer-- (i) has a household income, at the time of the nonpayment or underpayment, that does not exceed 135 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); (ii) is unable to make a full payment due specifically to the economic impact of the national emergency described in paragraph (3); and (iii) provides sufficient documentation to the provider to show that the customer meets the criteria under clauses (i) and (ii); (3) the term ``COVID-19 emergency period'' means the period during which the national emergency declaration by the President under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1). <all>

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. ( 2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. ( (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. ( (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. ( 2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. ( (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. ( 2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. ( (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. ( 2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. ( (2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021''. with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in effect; and (4) the term ``small business broadband provider'' means a broadband provider that provides broadband service to fewer than 250,000 customers. (b) Funding.-- (1) Appropriation.--Out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Commission $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, to remain available until expended, to reimburse small business broadband providers for the costs of carrying out a covered program. ( 2) Rules.--The Commission shall promulgate rules on an expedited basis, and without regard to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regarding the provision of reimbursements to small business broadband providers under paragraph (1).

H.R.8029

International Affairs

Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to move Taiwan from Country Group A:6 to Country Group A:5 for the purposes of the Export Administration Regulations. (Generally, this reclassification allows Taiwan to acquire certain items and weapons systems subject to export controls on an expedited basis.)

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), in ensuring that Taiwan has all resources necessary to defend itself, especially by asymmetric ways and means, against military action by the People's Republic of China; (2) the threat of military action by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan is growing more rapidly than many anticipated, with the current and former commanders of the United States Indo-Pacific Command testifying that the Government of the People's Republic of China may view the local military balance over Taiwan as favorable to an invasion well before 2035 and potentially as soon as 2027; (3) it is imperative that the United States provide Taiwan with defensive resources with urgency, not only so that Taiwan can better defend itself against military action by the People's Republic of China, but also to reduce the operational risk to the United States Armed Forces, if the President commits such forces to Taiwan's defense following the initiation of hostilities by the Government of the People's Republic of China; (4) the inclusion of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 under Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). SEC. 3. STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION LICENSE EXCEPTION FOR TAIWAN. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801). <all>

Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations.

Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022

Rep. Banks, Jim

R

IN

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to move Taiwan from Country Group A:6 to Country Group A:5 for the purposes of the Export Administration Regulations. (Generally, this reclassification allows Taiwan to acquire certain items and weapons systems subject to export controls on an expedited basis.)

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), in ensuring that Taiwan has all resources necessary to defend itself, especially by asymmetric ways and means, against military action by the People's Republic of China; (2) the threat of military action by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan is growing more rapidly than many anticipated, with the current and former commanders of the United States Indo-Pacific Command testifying that the Government of the People's Republic of China may view the local military balance over Taiwan as favorable to an invasion well before 2035 and potentially as soon as 2027; (3) it is imperative that the United States provide Taiwan with defensive resources with urgency, not only so that Taiwan can better defend itself against military action by the People's Republic of China, but also to reduce the operational risk to the United States Armed Forces, if the President commits such forces to Taiwan's defense following the initiation of hostilities by the Government of the People's Republic of China; (4) the inclusion of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 under Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). SEC. 3. STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION LICENSE EXCEPTION FOR TAIWAN. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801). <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. ), in ensuring that Taiwan has all resources necessary to defend itself, especially by asymmetric ways and means, against military action by the People's Republic of China; (2) the threat of military action by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan is growing more rapidly than many anticipated, with the current and former commanders of the United States Indo-Pacific Command testifying that the Government of the People's Republic of China may view the local military balance over Taiwan as favorable to an invasion well before 2035 and potentially as soon as 2027; (3) it is imperative that the United States provide Taiwan with defensive resources with urgency, not only so that Taiwan can better defend itself against military action by the People's Republic of China, but also to reduce the operational risk to the United States Armed Forces, if the President commits such forces to Taiwan's defense following the initiation of hostilities by the Government of the People's Republic of China; (4) the inclusion of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 under Supplement No. 2321k). 3. STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION LICENSE EXCEPTION FOR TAIWAN. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), in ensuring that Taiwan has all resources necessary to defend itself, especially by asymmetric ways and means, against military action by the People's Republic of China; (2) the threat of military action by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan is growing more rapidly than many anticipated, with the current and former commanders of the United States Indo-Pacific Command testifying that the Government of the People's Republic of China may view the local military balance over Taiwan as favorable to an invasion well before 2035 and potentially as soon as 2027; (3) it is imperative that the United States provide Taiwan with defensive resources with urgency, not only so that Taiwan can better defend itself against military action by the People's Republic of China, but also to reduce the operational risk to the United States Armed Forces, if the President commits such forces to Taiwan's defense following the initiation of hostilities by the Government of the People's Republic of China; (4) the inclusion of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 under Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). SEC. 3. STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION LICENSE EXCEPTION FOR TAIWAN. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801). <all>

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Weapons Exports Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), in ensuring that Taiwan has all resources necessary to defend itself, especially by asymmetric ways and means, against military action by the People's Republic of China; (2) the threat of military action by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan is growing more rapidly than many anticipated, with the current and former commanders of the United States Indo-Pacific Command testifying that the Government of the People's Republic of China may view the local military balance over Taiwan as favorable to an invasion well before 2035 and potentially as soon as 2027; (3) it is imperative that the United States provide Taiwan with defensive resources with urgency, not only so that Taiwan can better defend itself against military action by the People's Republic of China, but also to reduce the operational risk to the United States Armed Forces, if the President commits such forces to Taiwan's defense following the initiation of hostilities by the Government of the People's Republic of China; (4) the inclusion of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 under Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). SEC. 3. STRATEGIC TRADE AUTHORIZATION LICENSE EXCEPTION FOR TAIWAN. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801). <all>

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations to remove Taiwan from Country Group A:6 and add it to Country Group A:5. DEFINITION OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS.

To require the placement of Taiwan in Country Group A:5 for purposes of the strategic trade authorization license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States has a strong interest, in accordance with its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. 1 to part 740 of the Export Administration Regulations would address the need described in paragraph (3) by allowing Taiwan to acquire critical asymmetric defensive capabilities on an expedited basis, including undersea sensors, naval mines, man-portable air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, pursuant to the strategic trade authorization license exception under section 740.20 of the Export Administration Regulations; and (5) Taiwan has been designated a major non-NATO ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k). In this Act, the term ``Export Administration Regulations'' has the meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).

S.4089

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1256]] Public Law 117-138 117th Congress An Act To restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER VETERANS RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): ``(n) Effects of Closure of an Educational Institution or Disapproval of a Program of Education.-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(2) Period not charged.--The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. ``(3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[Page 136 STAT. 1257]] (b) Conforming Amendment.--In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert ``, except for an individual described in subsection (n).''. (c) <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). Approved June 7, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4089: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 18, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): June 7, Presidential remarks. <all>

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

A bill to restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes.

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022 Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022 Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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IL

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1256]] Public Law 117-138 117th Congress An Act To restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER VETERANS RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): ``(n) Effects of Closure of an Educational Institution or Disapproval of a Program of Education.-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(2) Period not charged.--The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. ``(3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[Page 136 STAT. 1257]] (b) Conforming Amendment.--In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert ``, except for an individual described in subsection (n).''. (c) <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). Approved June 7, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4089: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 18, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): June 7, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER VETERANS RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): ``(n) Effects of Closure of an Educational Institution or Disapproval of a Program of Education.-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(2) Period not charged.--The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. ``(3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). 1257]] (b) Conforming Amendment.--In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert ``, except for an individual described in subsection (n).''. (c) <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). Approved June 7, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4089: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 18, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): June 7, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1256]] Public Law 117-138 117th Congress An Act To restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER VETERANS RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): ``(n) Effects of Closure of an Educational Institution or Disapproval of a Program of Education.-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(2) Period not charged.--The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. ``(3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[Page 136 STAT. 1257]] (b) Conforming Amendment.--In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert ``, except for an individual described in subsection (n).''. (c) <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). Approved June 7, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4089: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 18, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): June 7, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1256]] Public Law 117-138 117th Congress An Act To restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER VETERANS RAPID RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> is further amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o); and (2) by inserting after subsection (m), the following new subsection (n): ``(n) Effects of Closure of an Educational Institution or Disapproval of a Program of Education.-- ``(1) <<NOTE: Determination.>> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(2) Period not charged.--The period for which, by reason of this subsection, retraining assistance is not charged shall be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education. ``(3) Halt of payments to certain educational institutions.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), the educational institution shall not receive any further payments under subsection (d). ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[Page 136 STAT. 1257]] (b) Conforming Amendment.--In subsection (b)(3) of such section, strike the period and insert ``, except for an individual described in subsection (n).''. (c) <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). Approved June 7, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 4089: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 18, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): June 7, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

[117th Congress Public Law 138] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: June 7, 2022 - [S. 4089]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022. (a) In General.--Section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as amended by the Training in High-demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act (Public Law 117-16), <<NOTE: 38 USC 3001 note prec. >> In general.--Any payment of retraining assistance under subsection (d)(1) shall not be charged against any entitlement to retraining assistance described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that an individual was unable to complete a course or program of education as a result of -- ``(A) the closure of an educational institution; or ``(B) the disapproval of a program of education by the State approving agency or the Secretary when acting in the role of the State approving agency. ``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event of a closure or disapproval, as described in paragraph (1), any payment already made under subsection (d) to the educational institution shall be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of such institution to the United States.''. [[ >> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply as if included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).

H.R.4809

Health

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide a certain payment adjustment under the Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system. Specifically, the CMS must provide for a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment for new medical devices used to diagnose, treat, or manage ESRD. (CMS regulations currently provide a two-year temporary add-on payment adjustment.)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, making up 1 percent of the Medicare population but accounting for approximately 7 percent of all Medicare spending. (2) Expected remaining lifetime for dialysis patients under 80 years old is one-third as long as their counterparts without ESRD, and for dialysis patients over 80 years old, it is one- half as long as that of their counterparts without ESRD. (3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (4) There is a lack of innovative new devices for ESRD Medicare beneficiaries, in part because of the lack of reimbursement incentives for novel devices. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY ADD-ON PAYMENT FOR NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR MANAGE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide-- (1) a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment (as described in section 413.236(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for a new medical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 513(f)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c) on or after January 1, 2020, and furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of end stage renal disease; and (2) for the adjustment under paragraph (1) to be implemented in a nonbudget neutral manner under subparagraph (D)(iv) of section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)). <all>

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part.

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

Rep. Davis, Danny K.

D

IL

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide a certain payment adjustment under the Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system. Specifically, the CMS must provide for a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment for new medical devices used to diagnose, treat, or manage ESRD. (CMS regulations currently provide a two-year temporary add-on payment adjustment.)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, making up 1 percent of the Medicare population but accounting for approximately 7 percent of all Medicare spending. (2) Expected remaining lifetime for dialysis patients under 80 years old is one-third as long as their counterparts without ESRD, and for dialysis patients over 80 years old, it is one- half as long as that of their counterparts without ESRD. (3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (4) There is a lack of innovative new devices for ESRD Medicare beneficiaries, in part because of the lack of reimbursement incentives for novel devices. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY ADD-ON PAYMENT FOR NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR MANAGE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide-- (1) a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment (as described in section 413.236(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for a new medical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 513(f)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c) on or after January 1, 2020, and furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of end stage renal disease; and (2) for the adjustment under paragraph (1) to be implemented in a nonbudget neutral manner under subparagraph (D)(iv) of section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)). <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 ``Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, making up 1 percent of the Medicare population but accounting for approximately 7 percent of all Medicare spending. (2) Expected remaining lifetime for dialysis patients under 80 years old is one-third as long as their counterparts without ESRD, and for dialysis patients over 80 years old, it is one- half as long as that of their counterparts without ESRD. (3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (4) There is a lack of innovative new devices for ESRD Medicare beneficiaries, in part because of the lack of reimbursement incentives for novel devices. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY ADD-ON PAYMENT FOR NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR MANAGE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide-- (1) a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment (as described in section 413.236(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for a new medical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 513(f)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c) on or after January 1, 2020, and furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of end stage renal disease; and (2) for the adjustment under paragraph (1) to be implemented in a nonbudget neutral manner under subparagraph (D)(iv) of section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, making up 1 percent of the Medicare population but accounting for approximately 7 percent of all Medicare spending. (2) Expected remaining lifetime for dialysis patients under 80 years old is one-third as long as their counterparts without ESRD, and for dialysis patients over 80 years old, it is one- half as long as that of their counterparts without ESRD. (3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (4) There is a lack of innovative new devices for ESRD Medicare beneficiaries, in part because of the lack of reimbursement incentives for novel devices. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY ADD-ON PAYMENT FOR NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR MANAGE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide-- (1) a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment (as described in section 413.236(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for a new medical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 513(f)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c) on or after January 1, 2020, and furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of end stage renal disease; and (2) for the adjustment under paragraph (1) to be implemented in a nonbudget neutral manner under subparagraph (D)(iv) of section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 400,000 Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, making up 1 percent of the Medicare population but accounting for approximately 7 percent of all Medicare spending. (2) Expected remaining lifetime for dialysis patients under 80 years old is one-third as long as their counterparts without ESRD, and for dialysis patients over 80 years old, it is one- half as long as that of their counterparts without ESRD. (3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (4) There is a lack of innovative new devices for ESRD Medicare beneficiaries, in part because of the lack of reimbursement incentives for novel devices. SEC. 3. TEMPORARY ADD-ON PAYMENT FOR NEW MEDICAL DEVICES TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, OR MANAGE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide-- (1) a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment (as described in section 413.236(d) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations) for a new medical device approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 513(f)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c) on or after January 1, 2020, and furnished to an individual entitled to benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of end stage renal disease; and (2) for the adjustment under paragraph (1) to be implemented in a nonbudget neutral manner under subparagraph (D)(iv) of section 1881(b)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. ( 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. ( 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. ( 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. ( 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. ( 1395rr(b)(14)(D)(iv)).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a new device add-on payment adjustment under such part. 3) On average, hemodialysis patients are hospitalized nearly twice per year and about 30 percent have an unplanned rehospitalization within the 30 days following discharge, contributing to high costs for treating ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. (

S.240

Education

Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act This bill provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations for grants to assist states in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities and for specified early childhood education programs for children with disabilities. Additionally, the bill specifies reporting requirements related to the use of these funds. It also requires the Department of Education to publish on its website, and the Department of Health and Human Services to release, certain expenditure reports related to these funds. The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A free appropriate public education is a fundamental educational right of all children with disabilities, guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). (2) More than 7,000,000 school-aged children with disabilities, approximately 13 percent of the total student enrollment, are currently entitled to individualized education and related services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. (4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). (5) Children with disabilities have been disproportionately impacted by the disruptions to education resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many children with disabilities needing additional supports and services to meet their IEP and IFSP goals as the delivery of education and services has shifted from in-person to remote formats. (6) Local educational agencies and lead agencies face extra costs associated with adjusting services and continuing to provide a free, appropriate public education while children with disabilities are receiving services through distance learning and remote service delivery. (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (8) To ensure that schools and lead agencies continue to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families, including providing trained and certified special educators and education support specialists, emergency supplemental funding is needed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (9) Emergency supplemental funding is also needed under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. SEC. 3. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021: (1) $11,000,000,000 for grants to States under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.). (2) For early childhood education programs-- (A) $400,000,000 for preschool grants under section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1419); and (B) $500,000,000 for programs for infants and toddlers under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.). (3) $300,000,000 for personnel development under section 662 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1462). (4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). (b) Emergency Designation.-- (1) In general.--The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (2) Designation in senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) or the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), as the case may be, shall apply with respect to support provided for the program through funds made available under subsection (a). (d) General Provisions.--Any amount appropriated under this section is in addition to other amounts appropriated or made available for the applicable purpose. SEC. 4. REPORTING. (a) IDEA Funds.-- (1) In general.--Recipients of funds made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this section. (2) LEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, local educational agencies shall report the use of funds appropriated in this Act to their respective State educational agencies. (3) SEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, State educational agencies shall produce a publicly available report that contains information about such spending by each local educational agency in the State and aggregate spending of local educational agencies in the State by allowable uses under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. (4) Lead agency.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, each lead agency responsible for the administration of funds provided under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Education's report shall be placed on the Department of Education's website in an accessible format. (b) Assistive Technology Act of 1998.-- (1) In general.--Recipients of funds made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this subsection. (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. <all>

Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

A bill to support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID–19 Act

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

D

CT

This bill provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations for grants to assist states in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities and for specified early childhood education programs for children with disabilities. Additionally, the bill specifies reporting requirements related to the use of these funds. It also requires the Department of Education to publish on its website, and the Department of Health and Human Services to release, certain expenditure reports related to these funds. The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. SHORT TITLE. FINDINGS. and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). (6) Local educational agencies and lead agencies face extra costs associated with adjusting services and continuing to provide a free, appropriate public education while children with disabilities are receiving services through distance learning and remote service delivery. (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 3. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. 1419); and (B) $500,000,000 for programs for infants and toddlers under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.). 1462). (4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. (b) Emergency Designation.-- (1) In general.--The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (d) General Provisions.--Any amount appropriated under this section is in addition to other amounts appropriated or made available for the applicable purpose. SEC. REPORTING. (2) LEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, local educational agencies shall report the use of funds appropriated in this Act to their respective State educational agencies. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Education's report shall be placed on the Department of Education's website in an accessible format. 3001 et seq.) shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this subsection.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. SHORT TITLE. FINDINGS. and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 3. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. 1431 et seq.). 1462). (4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. (b) Emergency Designation.-- (1) In general.--The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (d) General Provisions.--Any amount appropriated under this section is in addition to other amounts appropriated or made available for the applicable purpose. SEC. REPORTING. (2) LEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, local educational agencies shall report the use of funds appropriated in this Act to their respective State educational agencies. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 3001 et seq.) shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this subsection.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act''. FINDINGS. 701 et seq.) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). (2) More than 7,000,000 school-aged children with disabilities, approximately 13 percent of the total student enrollment, are currently entitled to individualized education and related services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). (5) Children with disabilities have been disproportionately impacted by the disruptions to education resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many children with disabilities needing additional supports and services to meet their IEP and IFSP goals as the delivery of education and services has shifted from in-person to remote formats. (6) Local educational agencies and lead agencies face extra costs associated with adjusting services and continuing to provide a free, appropriate public education while children with disabilities are receiving services through distance learning and remote service delivery. (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (8) To ensure that schools and lead agencies continue to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families, including providing trained and certified special educators and education support specialists, emergency supplemental funding is needed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 3. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021: (1) $11,000,000,000 for grants to States under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1419); and (B) $500,000,000 for programs for infants and toddlers under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.). 1462). (4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. (b) Emergency Designation.-- (1) In general.--The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (d) General Provisions.--Any amount appropriated under this section is in addition to other amounts appropriated or made available for the applicable purpose. SEC. REPORTING. (2) LEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, local educational agencies shall report the use of funds appropriated in this Act to their respective State educational agencies. shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Education's report shall be placed on the Department of Education's website in an accessible format. (b) Assistive Technology Act of 1998.-- (1) In general.--Recipients of funds made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this subsection.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) A free appropriate public education is a fundamental educational right of all children with disabilities, guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). (2) More than 7,000,000 school-aged children with disabilities, approximately 13 percent of the total student enrollment, are currently entitled to individualized education and related services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. (4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). (5) Children with disabilities have been disproportionately impacted by the disruptions to education resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many children with disabilities needing additional supports and services to meet their IEP and IFSP goals as the delivery of education and services has shifted from in-person to remote formats. (6) Local educational agencies and lead agencies face extra costs associated with adjusting services and continuing to provide a free, appropriate public education while children with disabilities are receiving services through distance learning and remote service delivery. (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (8) To ensure that schools and lead agencies continue to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families, including providing trained and certified special educators and education support specialists, emergency supplemental funding is needed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 3. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021: (1) $11,000,000,000 for grants to States under section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.). (2) For early childhood education programs-- (A) $400,000,000 for preschool grants under section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1419); and (B) $500,000,000 for programs for infants and toddlers under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.). (3) $300,000,000 for personnel development under section 662 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1462). (4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. (b) Emergency Designation.-- (1) In general.--The amounts provided by this section are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (2) Designation in senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. ), as the case may be, shall apply with respect to support provided for the program through funds made available under subsection (a). (d) General Provisions.--Any amount appropriated under this section is in addition to other amounts appropriated or made available for the applicable purpose. SEC. REPORTING. (2) LEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, local educational agencies shall report the use of funds appropriated in this Act to their respective State educational agencies. (3) SEAs.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, State educational agencies shall produce a publicly available report that contains information about such spending by each local educational agency in the State and aggregate spending of local educational agencies in the State by allowable uses under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Education's report shall be placed on the Department of Education's website in an accessible format. (b) Assistive Technology Act of 1998.-- (1) In general.--Recipients of funds made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) shall separately account for, and report on, how such funds are spent in accordance with this subsection.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). ( 7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. ( c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. ( shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. ( (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. ( 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) ( (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. ( 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) ( (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). ( 7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. ( c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. ( shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. ( (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. ( 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) ( (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). ( 7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. ( c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. ( shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. ( (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. ( 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) ( (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). ( 7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. ( c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. ( shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. ( (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3) Nearly 500,000 infants and toddlers, as well as their families, receive supports and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and these early interventions have been proven to improve education outcomes. ( 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) ( (7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( (c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. (5) Secretary of education.--The Secretary of Education shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures under this Act and send such report to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. 2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

To support children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools and lead agencies responsible for the administration of funds under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (referred to in this Act as ``lead agencies'') are required to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities, an obligation that requires services outlined in a child's individualized family service plan (referred to as an ``IFSP'') or individualized education program (referred to as an ``IEP''). ( 7) Schools are facing unprecedented budget challenges due to the rising costs of responding to COVID-19, coupled with State and local revenue shortfalls, as well as the severe and persistent underfunding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ( because services provided under that Act help ensure that students with disabilities have the technology devices and services they need to access equal educational opportunities. 4) $55,000,000 for the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). ( 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. ( c) Applicability of All Terms and Conditions.--All terms and conditions that apply to a program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) Each State educational agency shall make that report available in an accessible manner on the website of the State educational agency and submit the report to the Secretary of Education. ( shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Education a report that contains information about how the lead agency spent funds appropriated under this Act. ( (2) Secretary of health and human services.--Not later than 1 year after the distribution of funds under this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall release a nationally representative report on expenditures made available under this Act for activities authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

H.R.2343

Government Operations and Politics

Protecting American Voters Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide certain information to a state election official, upon the official's request, to verify citizenship status for the purpose of voting in federal elections. Specifically, the agencies must provide the state election official with such information necessary to verify that an applicant for voter registration or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters is a U.S. citizen. DHS may respond to a request by using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, which is used to verify immigration status. DHS may not charge a fee for this information. DHS must comply with any safeguards that the SSA determines are necessary to protect the confidentiality of an individual's Social Security number. Finally, the bill requires states to remove the names of noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING PROVISION OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO ENABLE STATES TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND INDIVIDUALS ON VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS. (a) Provision of Information Upon Request.--Section 9 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20508) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(c) Provision of Information Upon Request to Enable States to Verify Citizenship Status of Applicants and Registrants.-- ``(1) In general.--At the request of a State election official, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration shall provide the official with such information as may be necessary to enable the official to verify that an applicant for voter registration in elections for Federal office held in the State or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office held in the State is a citizen of the United States. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. ``(5) Prohibiting fees.--The Secretary may not charge a fee for responding to a State's request under paragraph (1). ``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.''. (b) Clarification of Authority of State to Remove Noncitizens From Official List of Eligible Voters.-- (1) In general.--Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a determination that the registrant is not a citizen of the United States;''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Protecting American Voters Act

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes.

Protecting American Voters Act

Rep. Roy, Chip

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide certain information to a state election official, upon the official's request, to verify citizenship status for the purpose of voting in federal elections. Specifically, the agencies must provide the state election official with such information necessary to verify that an applicant for voter registration or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters is a U.S. citizen. DHS may respond to a request by using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, which is used to verify immigration status. DHS may not charge a fee for this information. DHS must comply with any safeguards that the SSA determines are necessary to protect the confidentiality of an individual's Social Security number. Finally, the bill requires states to remove the names of noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. SEC. REQUIRING PROVISION OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO ENABLE STATES TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND INDIVIDUALS ON VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS. (a) Provision of Information Upon Request.--Section 9 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. ``(5) Prohibiting fees.--The Secretary may not charge a fee for responding to a State's request under paragraph (1). ``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.''. (b) Clarification of Authority of State to Remove Noncitizens From Official List of Eligible Voters.-- (1) In general.--Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a determination that the registrant is not a citizen of the United States;''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. REQUIRING PROVISION OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO ENABLE STATES TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND INDIVIDUALS ON VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. ``(5) Prohibiting fees.--The Secretary may not charge a fee for responding to a State's request under paragraph (1). ``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.''. (b) Clarification of Authority of State to Remove Noncitizens From Official List of Eligible Voters.-- (1) In general.--Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a determination that the registrant is not a citizen of the United States;''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING PROVISION OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO ENABLE STATES TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND INDIVIDUALS ON VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS. (a) Provision of Information Upon Request.--Section 9 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20508) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(c) Provision of Information Upon Request to Enable States to Verify Citizenship Status of Applicants and Registrants.-- ``(1) In general.--At the request of a State election official, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration shall provide the official with such information as may be necessary to enable the official to verify that an applicant for voter registration in elections for Federal office held in the State or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office held in the State is a citizen of the United States. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. ``(5) Prohibiting fees.--The Secretary may not charge a fee for responding to a State's request under paragraph (1). ``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.''. (b) Clarification of Authority of State to Remove Noncitizens From Official List of Eligible Voters.-- (1) In general.--Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a determination that the registrant is not a citizen of the United States;''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING PROVISION OF INFORMATION UPON REQUEST TO ENABLE STATES TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND INDIVIDUALS ON VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS. (a) Provision of Information Upon Request.--Section 9 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20508) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(c) Provision of Information Upon Request to Enable States to Verify Citizenship Status of Applicants and Registrants.-- ``(1) In general.--At the request of a State election official, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration shall provide the official with such information as may be necessary to enable the official to verify that an applicant for voter registration in elections for Federal office held in the State or a registrant on the official list of eligible voters in elections for Federal office held in the State is a citizen of the United States. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. ``(5) Prohibiting fees.--The Secretary may not charge a fee for responding to a State's request under paragraph (1). ``(6) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.''. (b) Clarification of Authority of State to Remove Noncitizens From Official List of Eligible Voters.-- (1) In general.--Section 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(4)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (B) by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a determination that the registrant is not a citizen of the United States;''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual.

To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in the State and remove individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the list of individuals registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting American Voters Act''. ``(2) Use of save system.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may respond to a request received under paragraph (1) by using the system for the verification of immigration status under the applicable provisions of section 1137 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-7), as established pursuant to section 121(c) of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-603). ``(3) Sharing of information.--The Secretary and the Commissioner may share information with each other with respect to an individual who is the subject of a request received under paragraph (1) in order to enable the Secretary and the Commissioner to respond to the request. ``(4) Privacy.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in accordance with such safeguards as the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of the social security account number of any individual. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 8(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(c)(2)(B)(i)) is amended by striking ``(4)(A)'' and inserting ``(4)(A) or (C)''. (

H.J.Res.100

Labor and Employment

This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [H.J. Res. 100]>> Whereas the unresolved labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas it is in the national interest, including the national health and defense, that essential transportation services be maintained; Whereas the President, pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160), by Executive Order No. 14077 of July 15, 2022, created Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 to investigate the disputes and report findings; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, formed the basis for tentative agreements between all of the parties to the disputes; Whereas some, but not all, of the tentative agreements have been ratified by the union memberships in final resolution of certain of the disputes between the parties; Whereas unresolved disputes remain between the parties whose tentative agreements were not ratified by the union memberships; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), and further procedures agreed to by the parties, have been exhausted and have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas it is desirable that all such disputes be resolved in a manner which encourages solutions reached through collective bargaining; Whereas Congress, under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, has the authority and responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential transportation services; Whereas Congress finds that emergency measures are essential to national security and continuity of transportation services by such railroads; and Whereas Congress has in the past enacted legislation for such purposes: Now, therefore, be it [[Page 136 STAT. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONDITIONS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to avoid any labor dispute that threatens substantially to interrupt interstate commerce to a degree such as to deprive any section of the country of essential transportation service, the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the covered parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution (including tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements that have failed ratification) shall be binding on such covered parties to such unresolved disputes, and shall have the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of such covered parties under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Parties.--In this section, the term ``covered parties'' means the parties to the unresolved disputes subject to Presidential Emergency Board No. 250, established pursuant to Executive Order 14077 of July 15, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). SEC. 2. MUTUAL AGREEMENT. Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 100: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Dec. 2, Presidential remarks. <all>

To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.

To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.

Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr.

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This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 100]>> Whereas the unresolved labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas it is in the national interest, including the national health and defense, that essential transportation services be maintained; Whereas the President, pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160), by Executive Order No. 14077 of July 15, 2022, created Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, formed the basis for tentative agreements between all of the parties to the disputes; Whereas some, but not all, of the tentative agreements have been ratified by the union memberships in final resolution of certain of the disputes between the parties; Whereas unresolved disputes remain between the parties whose tentative agreements were not ratified by the union memberships; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 151 et seq. ), and further procedures agreed to by the parties, have been exhausted and have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas it is desirable that all such disputes be resolved in a manner which encourages solutions reached through collective bargaining; Whereas Congress, under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, has the authority and responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential transportation services; Whereas Congress finds that emergency measures are essential to national security and continuity of transportation services by such railroads; and Whereas Congress has in the past enacted legislation for such purposes: Now, therefore, be it [[Page 136 STAT. CONDITIONS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. to avoid any labor dispute that threatens substantially to interrupt interstate commerce to a degree such as to deprive any section of the country of essential transportation service, the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the covered parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution (including tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements that have failed ratification) shall be binding on such covered parties to such unresolved disputes, and shall have the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of such covered parties under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Parties.--In this section, the term ``covered parties'' means the parties to the unresolved disputes subject to Presidential Emergency Board No. Reg. SEC. 2. MUTUAL AGREEMENT. Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 100: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 100]>> Whereas the unresolved labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas it is in the national interest, including the national health and defense, that essential transportation services be maintained; Whereas the President, pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160), by Executive Order No. 14077 of July 15, 2022, created Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, formed the basis for tentative agreements between all of the parties to the disputes; Whereas some, but not all, of the tentative agreements have been ratified by the union memberships in final resolution of certain of the disputes between the parties; Whereas unresolved disputes remain between the parties whose tentative agreements were not ratified by the union memberships; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 151 et seq. CONDITIONS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Parties.--In this section, the term ``covered parties'' means the parties to the unresolved disputes subject to Presidential Emergency Board No. Reg. SEC. 2. MUTUAL AGREEMENT. Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 100: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [H.J. Res. 100]>> Whereas the unresolved labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas it is in the national interest, including the national health and defense, that essential transportation services be maintained; Whereas the President, pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160), by Executive Order No. 14077 of July 15, 2022, created Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 to investigate the disputes and report findings; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, formed the basis for tentative agreements between all of the parties to the disputes; Whereas some, but not all, of the tentative agreements have been ratified by the union memberships in final resolution of certain of the disputes between the parties; Whereas unresolved disputes remain between the parties whose tentative agreements were not ratified by the union memberships; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), and further procedures agreed to by the parties, have been exhausted and have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas it is desirable that all such disputes be resolved in a manner which encourages solutions reached through collective bargaining; Whereas Congress, under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, has the authority and responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential transportation services; Whereas Congress finds that emergency measures are essential to national security and continuity of transportation services by such railroads; and Whereas Congress has in the past enacted legislation for such purposes: Now, therefore, be it [[Page 136 STAT. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONDITIONS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to avoid any labor dispute that threatens substantially to interrupt interstate commerce to a degree such as to deprive any section of the country of essential transportation service, the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the covered parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution (including tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements that have failed ratification) shall be binding on such covered parties to such unresolved disputes, and shall have the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of such covered parties under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Parties.--In this section, the term ``covered parties'' means the parties to the unresolved disputes subject to Presidential Emergency Board No. 250, established pursuant to Executive Order 14077 of July 15, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). SEC. 2. MUTUAL AGREEMENT. Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 100: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Dec. 2, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [H.J. Res. 100]>> Whereas the unresolved labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas it is in the national interest, including the national health and defense, that essential transportation services be maintained; Whereas the President, pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160), by Executive Order No. 14077 of July 15, 2022, created Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 to investigate the disputes and report findings; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, formed the basis for tentative agreements between all of the parties to the disputes; Whereas some, but not all, of the tentative agreements have been ratified by the union memberships in final resolution of certain of the disputes between the parties; Whereas unresolved disputes remain between the parties whose tentative agreements were not ratified by the union memberships; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), and further procedures agreed to by the parties, have been exhausted and have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas it is desirable that all such disputes be resolved in a manner which encourages solutions reached through collective bargaining; Whereas Congress, under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, has the authority and responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential transportation services; Whereas Congress finds that emergency measures are essential to national security and continuity of transportation services by such railroads; and Whereas Congress has in the past enacted legislation for such purposes: Now, therefore, be it [[Page 136 STAT. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONDITIONS FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to avoid any labor dispute that threatens substantially to interrupt interstate commerce to a degree such as to deprive any section of the country of essential transportation service, the most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements entered into by the covered parties that have not been ratified before the date of enactment of this joint resolution (including tentative agreements, side letters, and local carrier agreements that have failed ratification) shall be binding on such covered parties to such unresolved disputes, and shall have the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of such covered parties under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). (b) <<NOTE: Definition.>> Covered Parties.--In this section, the term ``covered parties'' means the parties to the unresolved disputes subject to Presidential Emergency Board No. 250, established pursuant to Executive Order 14077 of July 15, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). SEC. 2. MUTUAL AGREEMENT. Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 100: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House. Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Dec. 2, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ), a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) b) <<NOTE: Definition. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Approved December 2, 2022. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ), a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) b) <<NOTE: Definition. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Approved December 2, 2022. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ), a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) b) <<NOTE: Definition. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Approved December 2, 2022. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ), a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) b) <<NOTE: Definition. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Approved December 2, 2022. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 2268]] Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent any mutual written agreement by the parties to implement the terms and conditions established by this joint resolution, or prevent a mutual written agreement to any terms and conditions different from those established by this joint resolution. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 216] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2267]] Public Law 117-216 117th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees. 250 issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in a final resolution of all the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ), a) In General.--Consistent with the purposes of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) b) <<NOTE: Definition. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations) and the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 160). Approved December 2, 2022. 168 (2022): Nov. 30, considered and passed House.

H.R.3664

Commerce

Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act or the SMART Act This bill limits design patent infringement liability for component parts used to repair the exterior of a motor vehicle. Specifically, the bill limits liability for infringement of a design patent that claims the appearance of a component part of a motor vehicle's exterior, such as a hood or fender. The act of making, offering to sell within the United States, or importing into the United States an article of manufacture (such as an exterior component part from an aftermarket manufacturer) that would otherwise infringe such a design patent shall not constitute infringement if the purpose of the article of manufacture is to repair and restore a motor vehicle to its original appearance. In addition, 30 months after a motor vehicle with an exterior component part covered by a design patent is offered for sale in any country, it shall not constitute design patent infringement to use or sell within the United States an otherwise-infringing article of manufacture if the purpose of that article of manufacture is to repair and restore the motor vehicle to its original appearance.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FROM INFRINGEMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Section 271 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `component part'-- ``(i) means a component part of the exterior of a motor vehicle only, such as a hood, fender, tail light, side mirror, or quarter panel; and ``(ii) does not include an inflatable restraint system or other component part located in the interior of a motor vehicle; ``(B) the term `make' includes any testing of an article of manufacture; ``(C) the term `motor vehicle' has the meaning given the term in section 32101(7) of title 49; and ``(D) the term `offer to sell' includes any marketing of an article of manufacture to prospective purchasers or users and any pre-sale distribution of the article of manufacture. ``(2) With respect to a design patent that claims a component part of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured-- ``(A) it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to make or offer to sell within the United States, or import into the United States, any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured; and ``(B) after the expiration of a period of 30 months beginning on the first day on which any such component part is first offered to the public for sale as part of a motor vehicle in any country, it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to use or sell within the United States any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured.''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 289 of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Whoever'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Whoever''; (2) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Nothing'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Relationship to Other Remedies.--Nothing''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as so designated, the following: ``(b) Inapplicability.--This section shall not apply to an act described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if that act would not be considered an act of infringement under section 271(j)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date. <all>

SMART Act

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles.

SMART Act Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act

Rep. Issa, Darrell E.

R

CA

This bill limits design patent infringement liability for component parts used to repair the exterior of a motor vehicle. Specifically, the bill limits liability for infringement of a design patent that claims the appearance of a component part of a motor vehicle's exterior, such as a hood or fender. The act of making, offering to sell within the United States, or importing into the United States an article of manufacture (such as an exterior component part from an aftermarket manufacturer) that would otherwise infringe such a design patent shall not constitute infringement if the purpose of the article of manufacture is to repair and restore a motor vehicle to its original appearance. In addition, 30 months after a motor vehicle with an exterior component part covered by a design patent is offered for sale in any country, it shall not constitute design patent infringement to use or sell within the United States an otherwise-infringing article of manufacture if the purpose of that article of manufacture is to repair and restore the motor vehicle to its original appearance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. 2. EXCEPTION FROM INFRINGEMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES. ``(2) With respect to a design patent that claims a component part of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured-- ``(A) it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to make or offer to sell within the United States, or import into the United States, any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured; and ``(B) after the expiration of a period of 30 months beginning on the first day on which any such component part is first offered to the public for sale as part of a motor vehicle in any country, it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to use or sell within the United States any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured.''. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 289 of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Whoever'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Whoever''; (2) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Nothing'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Relationship to Other Remedies.--Nothing''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as so designated, the following: ``(b) Inapplicability.--This section shall not apply to an act described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if that act would not be considered an act of infringement under section 271(j)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. 2. EXCEPTION FROM INFRINGEMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES. ``(2) With respect to a design patent that claims a component part of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured-- ``(A) it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to make or offer to sell within the United States, or import into the United States, any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured; and ``(B) after the expiration of a period of 30 months beginning on the first day on which any such component part is first offered to the public for sale as part of a motor vehicle in any country, it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to use or sell within the United States any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured.''. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 289 of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Whoever'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Whoever''; (2) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Nothing'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Relationship to Other Remedies.--Nothing''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as so designated, the following: ``(b) Inapplicability.--This section shall not apply to an act described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if that act would not be considered an act of infringement under section 271(j)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FROM INFRINGEMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Section 271 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `component part'-- ``(i) means a component part of the exterior of a motor vehicle only, such as a hood, fender, tail light, side mirror, or quarter panel; and ``(ii) does not include an inflatable restraint system or other component part located in the interior of a motor vehicle; ``(B) the term `make' includes any testing of an article of manufacture; ``(C) the term `motor vehicle' has the meaning given the term in section 32101(7) of title 49; and ``(D) the term `offer to sell' includes any marketing of an article of manufacture to prospective purchasers or users and any pre-sale distribution of the article of manufacture. ``(2) With respect to a design patent that claims a component part of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured-- ``(A) it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to make or offer to sell within the United States, or import into the United States, any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured; and ``(B) after the expiration of a period of 30 months beginning on the first day on which any such component part is first offered to the public for sale as part of a motor vehicle in any country, it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to use or sell within the United States any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured.''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 289 of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Whoever'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Whoever''; (2) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Nothing'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Relationship to Other Remedies.--Nothing''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as so designated, the following: ``(b) Inapplicability.--This section shall not apply to an act described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if that act would not be considered an act of infringement under section 271(j)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date. <all>

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act'' or the ``SMART Act''. SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FROM INFRINGEMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES. Section 271 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `component part'-- ``(i) means a component part of the exterior of a motor vehicle only, such as a hood, fender, tail light, side mirror, or quarter panel; and ``(ii) does not include an inflatable restraint system or other component part located in the interior of a motor vehicle; ``(B) the term `make' includes any testing of an article of manufacture; ``(C) the term `motor vehicle' has the meaning given the term in section 32101(7) of title 49; and ``(D) the term `offer to sell' includes any marketing of an article of manufacture to prospective purchasers or users and any pre-sale distribution of the article of manufacture. ``(2) With respect to a design patent that claims a component part of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured-- ``(A) it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to make or offer to sell within the United States, or import into the United States, any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured; and ``(B) after the expiration of a period of 30 months beginning on the first day on which any such component part is first offered to the public for sale as part of a motor vehicle in any country, it shall not be an act of infringement of the design patent to use or sell within the United States any article of manufacture that is similar or the same in appearance to the component part that is claimed in the design patent if the purpose of the article of manufacture is for the repair of a motor vehicle so as to restore the motor vehicle to the appearance of the motor vehicle as originally manufactured.''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 289 of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Whoever'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Whoever''; (2) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking ``Nothing'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Relationship to Other Remedies.--Nothing''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as so designated, the following: ``(b) Inapplicability.--This section shall not apply to an act described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if that act would not be considered an act of infringement under section 271(j)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date. <all>

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any patent issued, or application for patent filed, before, on, or after that effective date.

H.R.986

International Affairs

Robust International Response to Pandemic Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury and each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution to take certain actions in support of the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution (e.g., the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Finance Corporation) must Further, the U.S. Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must advocate for the issuance of Special Drawing Rights so that governments may access additional resources to finance their responses to COVID-19. Of these Special Drawing Rights allocated to the United States, Treasury must lend a specified amount to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the IMF to help eligible low-income countries respond to COVID-19. Treasury must also advocate for an extension of the current moratorium on debt service payments to official bilateral creditors by the world's poorest countries.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Robust International Response to Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR A ROBUST GLOBAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution-- (A) to seek to ensure adequate fiscal space for world economies in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') pandemic through-- (i) the suspension of all debt service payments to the institution; and (ii) the relaxation of fiscal targets for any government operating a program supported by the institution, or seeking financing from the institution, in response to the pandemic; (B) to oppose the approval or endorsement of any loan, grant, document, or strategy that would lead to a decrease in health care spending or in any other spending that would impede the ability of any country to prevent or contain the spread of, or treat persons who are or may be infected with, the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and (C) to require approval of all Special Drawing Rights allocation transfers from wealthier member countries to countries that are emerging markets or developing countries, based on confirmation of implementable transparency mechanisms or protocols to ensure the allocations are used for the public good and in response to the global pandemic. (2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. special drawing rights.--Of the Special Drawing Rights allocated to the United States pursuant to the allocation described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Treasury shall lend 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, to help eligible low-income countries respond to the health and economic effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. (4) Authorizations.-- (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 6(a) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(a)), the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund may vote to allocate up to 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII of the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund. (B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. (b) United States Policy at the G20.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall commence immediate efforts to reach an agreement with the Group of Twenty to extend through the end of 2021 the current moratorium on debt service payments to official bilateral creditors by the world's poorest countries. (c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023. <all>

Robust International Response to Pandemic Act

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robust International Response to Pandemic Act

Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy"

D

IL

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury and each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution to take certain actions in support of the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution (e.g., the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Finance Corporation) must Further, the U.S. Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must advocate for the issuance of Special Drawing Rights so that governments may access additional resources to finance their responses to COVID-19. Of these Special Drawing Rights allocated to the United States, Treasury must lend a specified amount to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the IMF to help eligible low-income countries respond to COVID-19. Treasury must also advocate for an extension of the current moratorium on debt service payments to official bilateral creditors by the world's poorest countries.

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. SUPPORT FOR A ROBUST GLOBAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution-- (A) to seek to ensure adequate fiscal space for world economies in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') pandemic through-- (i) the suspension of all debt service payments to the institution; and (ii) the relaxation of fiscal targets for any government operating a program supported by the institution, or seeking financing from the institution, in response to the pandemic; (B) to oppose the approval or endorsement of any loan, grant, document, or strategy that would lead to a decrease in health care spending or in any other spending that would impede the ability of any country to prevent or contain the spread of, or treat persons who are or may be infected with, the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and (C) to require approval of all Special Drawing Rights allocation transfers from wealthier member countries to countries that are emerging markets or developing countries, based on confirmation of implementable transparency mechanisms or protocols to ensure the allocations are used for the public good and in response to the global pandemic. 286q(a)), the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund may vote to allocate up to 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII of the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund. (B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR A ROBUST GLOBAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution-- (A) to seek to ensure adequate fiscal space for world economies in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') pandemic through-- (i) the suspension of all debt service payments to the institution; and (ii) the relaxation of fiscal targets for any government operating a program supported by the institution, or seeking financing from the institution, in response to the pandemic; (B) to oppose the approval or endorsement of any loan, grant, document, or strategy that would lead to a decrease in health care spending or in any other spending that would impede the ability of any country to prevent or contain the spread of, or treat persons who are or may be infected with, the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and (C) to require approval of all Special Drawing Rights allocation transfers from wealthier member countries to countries that are emerging markets or developing countries, based on confirmation of implementable transparency mechanisms or protocols to ensure the allocations are used for the public good and in response to the global pandemic. 286q(a)), the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund may vote to allocate up to 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII of the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund. (B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Robust International Response to Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR A ROBUST GLOBAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution-- (A) to seek to ensure adequate fiscal space for world economies in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') pandemic through-- (i) the suspension of all debt service payments to the institution; and (ii) the relaxation of fiscal targets for any government operating a program supported by the institution, or seeking financing from the institution, in response to the pandemic; (B) to oppose the approval or endorsement of any loan, grant, document, or strategy that would lead to a decrease in health care spending or in any other spending that would impede the ability of any country to prevent or contain the spread of, or treat persons who are or may be infected with, the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and (C) to require approval of all Special Drawing Rights allocation transfers from wealthier member countries to countries that are emerging markets or developing countries, based on confirmation of implementable transparency mechanisms or protocols to ensure the allocations are used for the public good and in response to the global pandemic. (2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. special drawing rights.--Of the Special Drawing Rights allocated to the United States pursuant to the allocation described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Treasury shall lend 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, to help eligible low-income countries respond to the health and economic effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. (4) Authorizations.-- (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 6(a) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(a)), the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund may vote to allocate up to 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII of the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund. (B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. (b) United States Policy at the G20.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall commence immediate efforts to reach an agreement with the Group of Twenty to extend through the end of 2021 the current moratorium on debt service payments to official bilateral creditors by the world's poorest countries. (c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023. <all>

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Robust International Response to Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR A ROBUST GLOBAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(2))) to use the voice and vote of the United States at the respective institution-- (A) to seek to ensure adequate fiscal space for world economies in response to the global coronavirus disease 2019 (commonly referred to as ``COVID-19'') pandemic through-- (i) the suspension of all debt service payments to the institution; and (ii) the relaxation of fiscal targets for any government operating a program supported by the institution, or seeking financing from the institution, in response to the pandemic; (B) to oppose the approval or endorsement of any loan, grant, document, or strategy that would lead to a decrease in health care spending or in any other spending that would impede the ability of any country to prevent or contain the spread of, or treat persons who are or may be infected with, the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and (C) to require approval of all Special Drawing Rights allocation transfers from wealthier member countries to countries that are emerging markets or developing countries, based on confirmation of implementable transparency mechanisms or protocols to ensure the allocations are used for the public good and in response to the global pandemic. (2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. special drawing rights.--Of the Special Drawing Rights allocated to the United States pursuant to the allocation described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Treasury shall lend 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, to help eligible low-income countries respond to the health and economic effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. (4) Authorizations.-- (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 6(a) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(a)), the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund may vote to allocate up to 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII of the Articles of the Agreement of the International Monetary Fund. (B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. (b) United States Policy at the G20.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall commence immediate efforts to reach an agreement with the Group of Twenty to extend through the end of 2021 the current moratorium on debt service payments to official bilateral creditors by the world's poorest countries. (c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023. <all>

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. ( c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. ( c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. ( c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. ( c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): (d) Termination.--Subsections (a) and (c) shall have no force or effect on or after December 31, 2023.

To provide support for a robust global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. a) United States Policies at the International Financial Institutions.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 2) IMF allocation of special drawing rights.--The United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund shall advocate for an allocation of not less than 2,000,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund so that governments are able to access additional resources to finance their responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Allocation of u.s. B) Section 5(f) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286c(f)) shall not apply to any loan made by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust or other special purpose vehicle of the International Monetary Fund, in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000,000 Special Drawing Rights in the aggregate, in order to enhance the International Monetary Fund's support to eligible low- income countries: Provided, That the cost of the amounts authorized herein shall be determined as provided under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ): Provided further, That section 504(b) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661c(b)) shall not apply. ( c) Report Required.--The Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies shall include in the annual report required by section 1701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r) a description of progress made toward advancing the policies described in subsection (a) of this section. (

H.R.8141

Armed Forces and National Security

Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to unify efforts and programs across DOD to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. DOD must submit a report to Congress setting forth a strategy and implementation plan to achieve the objectives of the initiative. Additionally, DOD must include a budget justification display for activities relating to the initiative in budget justification materials submitted for FY2025-FY2029.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health 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 ``Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be the following: (1) To enhance, maintain, and restore the cognitive performance of members of the Armed Forces through education, training, prevention, protection, monitoring, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, including through the following activities: (A) The establishment of a program to monitor cognitive brain health across the Department of Defense, beginning upon the accession of a member to the Armed Forces and repeated at regular intervals thereafter, with the goal of detecting any need for cognitive enhancement or restoration resulting from potential brain exposures of the member, to mitigate possible evolution of injury or disease progression. (B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. (C) The modification of high-risk training and operational activities to mitigate the negative effects of repetitive blast exposure. (D) The identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities, for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals. (E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. (F) The establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. (2) To harmonize and prioritize the efforts of the Department of Defense into a single approach to brain health, to produce more efficient and effective results. (c) Strategy and Implementation Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the Department of Defense to achieve the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (2) A summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (f) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022

Rep. Bacon, Don

R

NE

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to unify efforts and programs across DOD to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. DOD must submit a report to Congress setting forth a strategy and implementation plan to achieve the objectives of the initiative. Additionally, DOD must include a budget justification display for activities relating to the initiative in budget justification materials submitted for FY2025-FY2029.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health 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 ``Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. (C) The modification of high-risk training and operational activities to mitigate the negative effects of repetitive blast exposure. (D) The identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities, for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals. (E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. (F) The establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (2) To harmonize and prioritize the efforts of the Department of Defense into a single approach to brain health, to produce more efficient and effective results. (c) Strategy and Implementation Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the Department of Defense to achieve the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (2) A summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (f) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. (D) The identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities, for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals. (E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. (F) The establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (2) A summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (f) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health 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 ``Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be the following: (1) To enhance, maintain, and restore the cognitive performance of members of the Armed Forces through education, training, prevention, protection, monitoring, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, including through the following activities: (A) The establishment of a program to monitor cognitive brain health across the Department of Defense, beginning upon the accession of a member to the Armed Forces and repeated at regular intervals thereafter, with the goal of detecting any need for cognitive enhancement or restoration resulting from potential brain exposures of the member, to mitigate possible evolution of injury or disease progression. (B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. (C) The modification of high-risk training and operational activities to mitigate the negative effects of repetitive blast exposure. (D) The identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities, for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals. (E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. (F) The establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. (2) To harmonize and prioritize the efforts of the Department of Defense into a single approach to brain health, to produce more efficient and effective results. (c) Strategy and Implementation Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the Department of Defense to achieve the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (2) A summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (f) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health 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 ``Warrior Brain Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. BRAIN HEALTH INITIATIVE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall be the following: (1) To enhance, maintain, and restore the cognitive performance of members of the Armed Forces through education, training, prevention, protection, monitoring, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, including through the following activities: (A) The establishment of a program to monitor cognitive brain health across the Department of Defense, beginning upon the accession of a member to the Armed Forces and repeated at regular intervals thereafter, with the goal of detecting any need for cognitive enhancement or restoration resulting from potential brain exposures of the member, to mitigate possible evolution of injury or disease progression. (B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. (C) The modification of high-risk training and operational activities to mitigate the negative effects of repetitive blast exposure. (D) The identification of individuals who perform high-risk training or occupational activities, for purposes of increased monitoring of the brain health of such individuals. (E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. (F) The establishment of a standardized monitoring program that documents and analyzes blast exposures that may affect the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. (H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. (2) To harmonize and prioritize the efforts of the Department of Defense into a single approach to brain health, to produce more efficient and effective results. (c) Strategy and Implementation Plan.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the Department of Defense to achieve the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. (e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (2) A summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the Initiative under subsection (b). (f) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. ( E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. ( (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. ( E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. ( (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. ( E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. ( (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. ( E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. ( (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an initiative to unify efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for brain health to be known as the ``Warfighter Brain Health Initiative'' (in this section referred to as the ``Initiative'') for the purpose of unifying efforts and programs across the Department of Defense to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. B) The identification and dissemination of thresholds for blast pressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence. ( E) The development and operational fielding of non-invasive, portable, point-of-care medical devices, to inform the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury. ( (G) The development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the Armed Forces. ( H) The incorporation of the findings and recommendations of the report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine titled ``Traumatic Brain Injury: A Roadmap for Accelerating Progress'' and published in 2022 (relating to the acceleration of progress in traumatic brain injury research and care), or any successor report, into activities of the Department relating to brain health, as applicable. ( (d) Annual Budget Justification Documents.--In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Defense shall include a budget justification display that includes all activities of the Department relating to the Initiative. ( e) Annual Reports.--Not later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter until January 31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Initiative that includes the following: (1) A description of the activities taken under the Initiative and resources expended under the Initiative during the prior fiscal year. (

S.4257

Agriculture and Food

Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take certain actions to address emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions (particularly the shortage of infant formula in the United States) affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). For example, the bill directs USDA to require each infant formula cost containment contract to include remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer would protect against disruption to WIC participants in the state.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INFANT FORMULA REQUIREMENTS. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary.''; (2) in subsection (h)(8), by adding at the end the following: ``(L) Infant formula cost containment contract requirements.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall issue an interim final rule to require that each infant formula cost containment contract entered into between a State and an infant formula manufacturer on or after the effective date of the interim final rule includes remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer will protect against disruption to program participants in the State. ``(ii) Rebates.--In the case of an infant formula recall, an infant formula manufacturer contracted to provide infant formula under this section shall comply with the contract requirements under clause (i). ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Emergencies and Disasters.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency period.--The term `emergency period' means a period during which there is-- ``(i) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); ``(ii) a renewal of a public health emergency described in clause (i) pursuant to section 319 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); ``(iii) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); or ``(iv) an emergency declared by the President under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during an emergency period, the Secretary may modify or waive any qualified administrative requirement for a State agency if-- ``(A) the qualified administrative requirement cannot be met by the State agency during any portion of the emergency period due to the conditions that prompted the emergency period; and ``(B) the modification or waiver of the qualified administrative requirement-- ``(i) is necessary to provide assistance to participants of the program established by this section; and ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of supplemental foods provided under the program. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2) shall be in effect for a period determined by the Secretary, but not later than 60 days after the end of the applicable emergency period. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to address a supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption, the Secretary may modify or waive a qualified administrative requirement to allow 1 or more State agencies-- ``(A) to permit vendors authorized to participate in the program under this section to exchange or substitute authorized supplemental foods obtained with food instruments with food items that are not identical (including in brand and size); ``(B) to modify or waive any requirement with respect to medical documentation for the issuance of noncontract brand infant formula, except the requirements for participants receiving Food Package III (as defined in section 246.10(e)(3) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection)); ``(C) to modify or waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula; ``(D) to modify or waive any additional requirement with respect to supplemental food products provided under the program under this section if the modification or waiver-- ``(i) may facilitate increased access to those products; ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of those products; and ``(iii) is in accordance with any applicable guidance or directive from the Administrator of Food and Drugs determined to be applicable by the Secretary. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''. <all>

Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes.

Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie

D

MI

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take certain actions to address emergencies, disasters, and supply chain disruptions (particularly the shortage of infant formula in the United States) affecting participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). For example, the bill directs USDA to require each infant formula cost containment contract to include remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer would protect against disruption to WIC participants in the state.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. INFANT FORMULA REQUIREMENTS. ''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Emergencies and Disasters.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency period.--The term `emergency period' means a period during which there is-- ``(i) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 5191). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to address a supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption, the Secretary may modify or waive a qualified administrative requirement to allow 1 or more State agencies-- ``(A) to permit vendors authorized to participate in the program under this section to exchange or substitute authorized supplemental foods obtained with food instruments with food items that are not identical (including in brand and size); ``(B) to modify or waive any requirement with respect to medical documentation for the issuance of noncontract brand infant formula, except the requirements for participants receiving Food Package III (as defined in section 246.10(e)(3) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection)); ``(C) to modify or waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula; ``(D) to modify or waive any additional requirement with respect to supplemental food products provided under the program under this section if the modification or waiver-- ``(i) may facilitate increased access to those products; ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of those products; and ``(iii) is in accordance with any applicable guidance or directive from the Administrator of Food and Drugs determined to be applicable by the Secretary. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other 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. INFANT FORMULA REQUIREMENTS. ''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Emergencies and Disasters.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency period.--The term `emergency period' means a period during which there is-- ``(i) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INFANT FORMULA REQUIREMENTS. ''; (2) in subsection (h)(8), by adding at the end the following: ``(L) Infant formula cost containment contract requirements.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall issue an interim final rule to require that each infant formula cost containment contract entered into between a State and an infant formula manufacturer on or after the effective date of the interim final rule includes remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer will protect against disruption to program participants in the State. ``(ii) Rebates.--In the case of an infant formula recall, an infant formula manufacturer contracted to provide infant formula under this section shall comply with the contract requirements under clause (i). ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Emergencies and Disasters.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency period.--The term `emergency period' means a period during which there is-- ``(i) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); ``(iii) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to address a supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption, the Secretary may modify or waive a qualified administrative requirement to allow 1 or more State agencies-- ``(A) to permit vendors authorized to participate in the program under this section to exchange or substitute authorized supplemental foods obtained with food instruments with food items that are not identical (including in brand and size); ``(B) to modify or waive any requirement with respect to medical documentation for the issuance of noncontract brand infant formula, except the requirements for participants receiving Food Package III (as defined in section 246.10(e)(3) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection)); ``(C) to modify or waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula; ``(D) to modify or waive any additional requirement with respect to supplemental food products provided under the program under this section if the modification or waiver-- ``(i) may facilitate increased access to those products; ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of those products; and ``(iii) is in accordance with any applicable guidance or directive from the Administrator of Food and Drugs determined to be applicable by the Secretary. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INFANT FORMULA REQUIREMENTS. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary.''; (2) in subsection (h)(8), by adding at the end the following: ``(L) Infant formula cost containment contract requirements.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall issue an interim final rule to require that each infant formula cost containment contract entered into between a State and an infant formula manufacturer on or after the effective date of the interim final rule includes remedies in the event of an infant formula recall, including how an infant formula manufacturer will protect against disruption to program participants in the State. ``(ii) Rebates.--In the case of an infant formula recall, an infant formula manufacturer contracted to provide infant formula under this section shall comply with the contract requirements under clause (i). ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) Emergencies and Disasters.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Emergency period.--The term `emergency period' means a period during which there is-- ``(i) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); ``(ii) a renewal of a public health emergency described in clause (i) pursuant to section 319 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); ``(iii) a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); or ``(iv) an emergency declared by the President under section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during an emergency period, the Secretary may modify or waive any qualified administrative requirement for a State agency if-- ``(A) the qualified administrative requirement cannot be met by the State agency during any portion of the emergency period due to the conditions that prompted the emergency period; and ``(B) the modification or waiver of the qualified administrative requirement-- ``(i) is necessary to provide assistance to participants of the program established by this section; and ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of supplemental foods provided under the program. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2) shall be in effect for a period determined by the Secretary, but not later than 60 days after the end of the applicable emergency period. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(2) Modification or waiver of requirements.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order to address a supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption, the Secretary may modify or waive a qualified administrative requirement to allow 1 or more State agencies-- ``(A) to permit vendors authorized to participate in the program under this section to exchange or substitute authorized supplemental foods obtained with food instruments with food items that are not identical (including in brand and size); ``(B) to modify or waive any requirement with respect to medical documentation for the issuance of noncontract brand infant formula, except the requirements for participants receiving Food Package III (as defined in section 246.10(e)(3) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection)); ``(C) to modify or waive the maximum monthly allowance for infant formula; ``(D) to modify or waive any additional requirement with respect to supplemental food products provided under the program under this section if the modification or waiver-- ``(i) may facilitate increased access to those products; ``(ii) does not substantially weaken the nutritional quality of those products; and ``(iii) is in accordance with any applicable guidance or directive from the Administrator of Food and Drugs determined to be applicable by the Secretary. ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary. ''; ( ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary. ''; ( ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary. ''; ( ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary. ''; ( ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish requirements for infant formula cost containment contracts, and for other purposes. Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(24) Supply chain disruption.--The term `supply chain disruption' means a shortage of supplemental foods that impedes the redemption of food instruments, as determined by the Secretary. ''; ( ``(iii) Regulations.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subparagraph-- ``(I) pursuant to section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code; and ``(II) that shall be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(M) Memorandum of understanding.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall ensure that there is a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to promote coordination and information sharing between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding any supply chain disruption, including a supplemental food recall. ''; ``(B) Qualified administrative requirement.--The term `qualified administrative requirement' means-- ``(i) a requirement under this section; and ``(ii) any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section. ``(s) Product Recalls and Supply Chain Disruptions.-- ``(1) Definition of qualified administrative requirement.-- In this subsection, the term `qualified administrative requirement' has the meaning given the term in subsection (r)(1). ``(3) Duration.--A modification or waiver under paragraph (2)-- ``(A) may be-- ``(i) available for a period of not more than 45 days, to begin on a date determined by the Secretary; and ``(ii) renewed, subject to the condition that the Secretary shall provide notice of the renewal not less than 15 days before the renewal shall take effect; and ``(B) shall not be available after the date that is 60 days after the supplemental food product recall or supply chain disruption for which the modification or waiver is established ceases to exist.''.

H.R.9160

Taxation

Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022 This bill expands the availability of health savings accounts. It renames such accounts as health freedom accounts and allows all individuals to receive increased tax deductions for contributions to such accounts. The term qualified medical expenses is expanded to include costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations. The bill also excludes employer contributions to health freedom accounts from employee gross income for income tax purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``health savings account'' and ``health savings accounts'' each place such terms appear and inserting ``health freedom account'' and ``health freedom accounts'', respectively. (b) All Individuals Allowed Deductions for Contributions.--Section 223(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year''. (c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. (e) Increase in Contribution Limits.--Section 223(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the sum of the monthly'' and all that follows through ``eligible individual'' and inserting ``$12,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''. (f) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 223(b) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (2), (5), (7), and (8) and by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively. (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. (3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. (4) Section 223 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. (6) Section 223(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (7) and (8). (7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' and inserting ```calendar year 1997'.''; and (C) by striking ``under subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``under subsection (b)(1)''. (8) The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in the item relating to section 223 by striking ``savings'' and inserting ``freedom''. (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to months in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) Employer Exclusion.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 106 the following new section: ``SEC. 106A. CONTRIBUTIONS BY EMPLOYERS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. (2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 106A. Contributions by employers to health freedom accounts.''. (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition Rule.-- (1) In general.--Section 106(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(1) In general.--Amounts contributed by an employee's employer to any health freedom account (as defined in section 223(d)) of such employee shall be treated as employer-provided coverage for medical expenses under an accident or health plan.''. (2) In general.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals.

Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022

Rep. Roy, Chip

R

TX

This bill expands the availability of health savings accounts. It renames such accounts as health freedom accounts and allows all individuals to receive increased tax deductions for contributions to such accounts. The term qualified medical expenses is expanded to include costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations. The bill also excludes employer contributions to health freedom accounts from employee gross income for income tax purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022''. 2. HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``health savings account'' and ``health savings accounts'' each place such terms appear and inserting ``health freedom account'' and ``health freedom accounts'', respectively. (c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. (e) Increase in Contribution Limits.--Section 223(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the sum of the monthly'' and all that follows through ``eligible individual'' and inserting ``$12,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''. (4) Section 223 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. (6) Section 223(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (7) and (8). and inserting ```calendar year 1997'. ''; and (C) by striking ``under subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``under subsection (b)(1)''. SEC. 3. ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. (2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 106A. (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) In general.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022''. 2. HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (e) Increase in Contribution Limits.--Section 223(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the sum of the monthly'' and all that follows through ``eligible individual'' and inserting ``$12,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''. (4) Section 223 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (6) Section 223(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (7) and (8). and inserting ```calendar year 1997'. ''; and (C) by striking ``under subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``under subsection (b)(1)''. SEC. 3. (2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 106A. (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) In general.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022''. 2. HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``health savings account'' and ``health savings accounts'' each place such terms appear and inserting ``health freedom account'' and ``health freedom accounts'', respectively. (b) All Individuals Allowed Deductions for Contributions.--Section 223(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year''. (c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. (e) Increase in Contribution Limits.--Section 223(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the sum of the monthly'' and all that follows through ``eligible individual'' and inserting ``$12,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''. (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. (4) Section 223 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. (6) Section 223(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (7) and (8). (7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' and inserting ```calendar year 1997'. ''; and (C) by striking ``under subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``under subsection (b)(1)''. (8) The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in the item relating to section 223 by striking ``savings'' and inserting ``freedom''. SEC. 3. ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. (2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 106A. (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition Rule.-- (1) In general.--Section 106(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(1) In general.--Amounts contributed by an employee's employer to any health freedom account (as defined in section 223(d)) of such employee shall be treated as employer-provided coverage for medical expenses under an accident or health plan.''. (2) In general.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``health savings account'' and ``health savings accounts'' each place such terms appear and inserting ``health freedom account'' and ``health freedom accounts'', respectively. (b) All Individuals Allowed Deductions for Contributions.--Section 223(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year''. (c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. (e) Increase in Contribution Limits.--Section 223(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``the sum of the monthly'' and all that follows through ``eligible individual'' and inserting ``$12,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return)''. (f) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 223(b) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (2), (5), (7), and (8) and by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (6) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively. (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. (3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. (4) Section 223 of such Code is amended by striking subsection (c). (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. (6) Section 223(f) of such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (7) and (8). (7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' and inserting ```calendar year 1997'.''; and (C) by striking ``under subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``under subsection (b)(1)''. (8) The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in the item relating to section 223 by striking ``savings'' and inserting ``freedom''. (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to months in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. (a) Employer Exclusion.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 106 the following new section: ``SEC. 106A. CONTRIBUTIONS BY EMPLOYERS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. (2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 106A. Contributions by employers to health freedom accounts.''. (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition Rule.-- (1) In general.--Section 106(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(1) In general.--Amounts contributed by an employee's employer to any health freedom account (as defined in section 223(d)) of such employee shall be treated as employer-provided coverage for medical expenses under an accident or health plan.''. (2) In general.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. ( 2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. ( 7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. ( 2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. ( (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( 3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. ( EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. ( (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( 3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. ( EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. ( 2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. ( 7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. ( 2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. ( (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( 3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. ( EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. ( 2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. ( 7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. ( 2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. ( (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( 3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. ( EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. ( 2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. ( 7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. ( 2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. ( (2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( 3) Section 223(b)(3) of such Code (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) is amended by striking the last sentence. ( EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH FREEDOM ACCOUNTS. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to employees hired on or after the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals. c) No Limitation on Purchasing Health Coverage From Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and the last sentence of subparagraph (A) and by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(B) Additional expenses.--The term `qualified medical expenses' includes costs associated with direct primary care, health care sharing ministries, and medical cost sharing organizations.''. (d) Transfers Allowed to Other Health Freedom Accounts.--Section 223(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Rollover contribution.--An amount paid or distributed from a health freedom account is a rollover contribution to the extent the amount received is paid into any other health freedom account not later than the 60th day after the date of such payment or distribution.''. ( 2) Section 223(b)(2) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older.--In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the limitation under paragraph (1) shall be increased by $5,000.''. ( (5) Section 223(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``will be accepted'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``will be accepted unless it is in cash.''. ( 7) Section 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``Each dollar amount in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2)(A)'' and inserting ``The dollar amount in subsection (b)(1)''; (B) by striking ``thereof'' and all that follows in subparagraph (B) through ```calendar year 2003'.'' ``Gross income of an employee does not include amounts contributed by such employee's employer to a health freedom account of such employee.''. ( 2) Exclusion for contributions by employer to accident and health plans.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 106. (

H.R.5327

Education

Masks Off Act This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to parents of eligible students for certain education-related expenses. Eligible student refers to a student who (1) is served by a local educational agency that required students to wear face masks during in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, and (2) is from a household with a household income that is less than 250% of the reduced-price lunch rate income. Grant funds may be used for tuition and fees for private elementary or secondary schools, private tutoring, home school expenses, or educational materials.

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Masks Off Act''. SEC. 2. OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program (to be known as the ``Opportunity Grant Program'') to make grants to parents of eligible students for the purposes described in subsection (d). (b) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating-- (A) the household income of such eligible student; and (B) with respect to school year 2021-2022, that the local educational agency serving such eligible student has required that students wear face masks during in- person instruction. (2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (c) Amount of Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, each parent of an eligible student who the Secretary determines qualifies for a grant under this section shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that-- (1) in the case of an eligible student with a household income less than or equal to 100 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 100 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (2) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 100 percent but less than or equal to 150 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 90 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (3) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 150 percent but less than or equal to 200 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 80 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 200 percent but less than or equal to 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 70 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Funds.--Any amounts made available to a parent under this section may be used-- (1) with respect to an eligible student, to pay the tuition and fees for a private elementary school or a private secondary school; (2) for private tutoring (including through a learning pod or microschool); (3) for the home school expenses of such eligible student; (4) to purchase educational materials, including instruction materials and textbooks for such eligible student; (5) for purchasing electronic devices to facilitate the education of such eligible student; or (6) for such other purposes as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. (f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a renewal under this subsection, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating the information described in subsection (b)(1). (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). (g) Funding.--From any amounts appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Secretary shall use 10 percent of such amounts to carry out this section and award opportunity grants to parents with approved applications in accordance with this section. (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible student.--The term ``eligible student'' means a student-- (A) served by a local educational agency that, with respect to school year 2021-2022, required students to wear face masks during in-person instruction; and (B) from a household with a household income that is less than 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Household income.--The term ``household income'' has the meaning given such term in section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 36B(d)(2)). (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)). <all>

Masks Off Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes.

Masks Off Act

Rep. Bishop, Dan

R

NC

This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to parents of eligible students for certain education-related expenses. Eligible student refers to a student who (1) is served by a local educational agency that required students to wear face masks during in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, and (2) is from a household with a household income that is less than 250% of the reduced-price lunch rate income. Grant funds may be used for tuition and fees for private elementary or secondary schools, private tutoring, home school expenses, or educational materials.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Masks Off Act''. SEC. 2. OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating-- (A) the household income of such eligible student; and (B) with respect to school year 2021-2022, that the local educational agency serving such eligible student has required that students wear face masks during in- person instruction. (2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (c) Amount of Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, each parent of an eligible student who the Secretary determines qualifies for a grant under this section shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that-- (1) in the case of an eligible student with a household income less than or equal to 100 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 100 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (2) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 100 percent but less than or equal to 150 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 90 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (3) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 150 percent but less than or equal to 200 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 80 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 200 percent but less than or equal to 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 70 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 36B(d)(2)).

This Act may be cited as the ``Masks Off Act''. 2. OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating-- (A) the household income of such eligible student; and (B) with respect to school year 2021-2022, that the local educational agency serving such eligible student has required that students wear face masks during in- person instruction. (c) Amount of Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, each parent of an eligible student who the Secretary determines qualifies for a grant under this section shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that-- (1) in the case of an eligible student with a household income less than or equal to 100 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 100 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (2) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 100 percent but less than or equal to 150 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 90 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (3) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 150 percent but less than or equal to 200 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 80 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 200 percent but less than or equal to 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 70 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Masks Off Act''. SEC. 2. OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating-- (A) the household income of such eligible student; and (B) with respect to school year 2021-2022, that the local educational agency serving such eligible student has required that students wear face masks during in- person instruction. (2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (c) Amount of Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, each parent of an eligible student who the Secretary determines qualifies for a grant under this section shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that-- (1) in the case of an eligible student with a household income less than or equal to 100 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 100 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (2) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 100 percent but less than or equal to 150 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 90 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (3) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 150 percent but less than or equal to 200 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 80 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 200 percent but less than or equal to 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 70 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Funds.--Any amounts made available to a parent under this section may be used-- (1) with respect to an eligible student, to pay the tuition and fees for a private elementary school or a private secondary school; (2) for private tutoring (including through a learning pod or microschool); (3) for the home school expenses of such eligible student; (4) to purchase educational materials, including instruction materials and textbooks for such eligible student; (5) for purchasing electronic devices to facilitate the education of such eligible student; or (6) for such other purposes as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a renewal under this subsection, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating the information described in subsection (b)(1). (g) Funding.--From any amounts appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Secretary shall use 10 percent of such amounts to carry out this section and award opportunity grants to parents with approved applications in accordance with this section. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 36B(d)(2)). (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Masks Off Act''. SEC. 2. OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program (to be known as the ``Opportunity Grant Program'') to make grants to parents of eligible students for the purposes described in subsection (d). (b) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating-- (A) the household income of such eligible student; and (B) with respect to school year 2021-2022, that the local educational agency serving such eligible student has required that students wear face masks during in- person instruction. (2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (c) Amount of Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, each parent of an eligible student who the Secretary determines qualifies for a grant under this section shall receive a grant under this section in an amount that-- (1) in the case of an eligible student with a household income less than or equal to 100 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 100 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (2) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 100 percent but less than or equal to 150 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 90 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; (3) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 150 percent but less than or equal to 200 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 80 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary; and (4) in the case of an eligible student with a household income greater than 200 percent but less than or equal to 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income, is equal to 70 percent of the per-pupil funding with respect to the local educational agency serving such eligible student, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Funds.--Any amounts made available to a parent under this section may be used-- (1) with respect to an eligible student, to pay the tuition and fees for a private elementary school or a private secondary school; (2) for private tutoring (including through a learning pod or microschool); (3) for the home school expenses of such eligible student; (4) to purchase educational materials, including instruction materials and textbooks for such eligible student; (5) for purchasing electronic devices to facilitate the education of such eligible student; or (6) for such other purposes as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. (f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a renewal under this subsection, a parent of an eligible student shall submit to the Secretary an application demonstrating the information described in subsection (b)(1). (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). (g) Funding.--From any amounts appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Secretary shall use 10 percent of such amounts to carry out this section and award opportunity grants to parents with approved applications in accordance with this section. (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible student.--The term ``eligible student'' means a student-- (A) served by a local educational agency that, with respect to school year 2021-2022, required students to wear face masks during in-person instruction; and (B) from a household with a household income that is less than 250 percent of the reduced price lunch rate income. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Household income.--The term ``household income'' has the meaning given such term in section 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 36B(d)(2)). (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). ( (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( 2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( 3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( 3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). ( (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( 2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( 3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). ( (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( 2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( 3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). ( (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( 2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( 3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

To direct the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to make grants to the parents of students served by local educational agencies that require students to wear face masks during in-person instruction, and for other purposes. 2) Other requirements.--The Secretary shall accept applications under paragraph (1) on an annual rolling basis and make such application available as a standardized form in electronic and written format. e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to impact any aspect of private, religious, or home education providers; (2) to exclude private, religious, or home education providers from receiving funds pursuant to a grant under this section; or (3) to require a qualified educational service provider to alter any creed, practice, admissions policy, or curriculum in order to receive funds pursuant to a grant under this section. ( f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall renew opportunity grants for parents of eligible students with an approved application under paragraph (2). ( (3) Adjustment.--The Secretary shall adjust the grant amount to account for any change in household income of the eligible student but may not provide less than the amount described in subsection (c)(4). ( 2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``local educational agency'', ``parent'', and ``Secretary'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (4) Reduced price lunch rate income.--The term ``reduced price lunch rate income'' means 185 percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (B) of section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)).

H.R.917

Animals

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021 This bill establishes new federal crimes related to commercial activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products. Specifically, the bill prohibits A violator is subject to civil and criminal penalties. Additionally, a kangaroo or kangaroo product used in a violation is subject to forfeiture.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo 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 ``Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 50. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ``(a) In General.--No person may knowingly-- ``(1) bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with the intent to sell, or sell a kangaroo (as defined by subsection (h)); or ``(2) introduce into interstate commerce, manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in interstate commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)). ``(b) Criminal Penalties.--Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not more than-- ``(1) one year in prison for each prohibited action under subsection (a); or ``(2) $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(f) Enforcement.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, shall enforce this Act or any regulation implemented pursuant to this Act. ``(g) Citizen Suit.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), any person may commence a civil suit on their own behalf-- ``(A) to enjoin any person, including the United States and any other governmental instrumentality or agency (to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution), who is alleged to be in violation of any provision of this section or regulation issued under the authority thereof; or ``(B) against the Secretary of the Interior where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform any act or duty under this section which is not discretionary with the Secretary. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(3)(A) No action may be commenced under paragraph (1)(A) of this section-- ``(i) prior to sixty days after written notice of the violation has been given to the Secretary, and to any alleged violator of any such provision or regulation; ``(ii) if the United States has commenced action to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this section; or ``(iii) if the United States has commenced and is diligently prosecuting a criminal action in a court of the United States or a State to redress a violation of any such provision or regulation. ``(B) No action may be commenced under subparagraph (1)(B) of this section prior to sixty days after written notice has been given to the Secretary. ``(4)(A) Any suit under this subsection may be brought in the judicial district in which the violation occurs. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(2) Kangaroo product.--The term `kangaroo product' means any item that is composed in whole or in part of a kangaroo. ``(3) Person.--The term `person' includes any individual, partnership, association, corporation, trust, or any officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or of any State or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 49 the following: ``50. Prohibited acts with respect to kangaroos.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes.

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.

D

CA

This bill establishes new federal crimes related to commercial activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products. Specifically, the bill prohibits A violator is subject to civil and criminal penalties. Additionally, a kangaroo or kangaroo product used in a violation is subject to forfeiture.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 50. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ``(a) In General.--No person may knowingly-- ``(1) bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with the intent to sell, or sell a kangaroo (as defined by subsection (h)); or ``(2) introduce into interstate commerce, manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in interstate commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)). ``(b) Criminal Penalties.--Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not more than-- ``(1) one year in prison for each prohibited action under subsection (a); or ``(2) $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 50. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ``(a) In General.--No person may knowingly-- ``(1) bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with the intent to sell, or sell a kangaroo (as defined by subsection (h)); or ``(2) introduce into interstate commerce, manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in interstate commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)). ``(b) Criminal Penalties.--Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not more than-- ``(1) one year in prison for each prohibited action under subsection (a); or ``(2) $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo 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 ``Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 50. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ``(a) In General.--No person may knowingly-- ``(1) bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with the intent to sell, or sell a kangaroo (as defined by subsection (h)); or ``(2) introduce into interstate commerce, manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in interstate commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)). ``(b) Criminal Penalties.--Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not more than-- ``(1) one year in prison for each prohibited action under subsection (a); or ``(2) $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(3)(A) No action may be commenced under paragraph (1)(A) of this section-- ``(i) prior to sixty days after written notice of the violation has been given to the Secretary, and to any alleged violator of any such provision or regulation; ``(ii) if the United States has commenced action to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this section; or ``(iii) if the United States has commenced and is diligently prosecuting a criminal action in a court of the United States or a State to redress a violation of any such provision or regulation. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(3) Person.--The term `person' includes any individual, partnership, association, corporation, trust, or any officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or of any State or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 49 the following: ``50. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo 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 ``Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 50. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ``(a) In General.--No person may knowingly-- ``(1) bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with the intent to sell, or sell a kangaroo (as defined by subsection (h)); or ``(2) introduce into interstate commerce, manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in interstate commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)). ``(b) Criminal Penalties.--Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a criminal penalty of not more than-- ``(1) one year in prison for each prohibited action under subsection (a); or ``(2) $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(f) Enforcement.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, shall enforce this Act or any regulation implemented pursuant to this Act. ``(g) Citizen Suit.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), any person may commence a civil suit on their own behalf-- ``(A) to enjoin any person, including the United States and any other governmental instrumentality or agency (to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution), who is alleged to be in violation of any provision of this section or regulation issued under the authority thereof; or ``(B) against the Secretary of the Interior where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform any act or duty under this section which is not discretionary with the Secretary. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(3)(A) No action may be commenced under paragraph (1)(A) of this section-- ``(i) prior to sixty days after written notice of the violation has been given to the Secretary, and to any alleged violator of any such provision or regulation; ``(ii) if the United States has commenced action to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this section; or ``(iii) if the United States has commenced and is diligently prosecuting a criminal action in a court of the United States or a State to redress a violation of any such provision or regulation. ``(B) No action may be commenced under subparagraph (1)(B) of this section prior to sixty days after written notice has been given to the Secretary. ``(4)(A) Any suit under this subsection may be brought in the judicial district in which the violation occurs. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(2) Kangaroo product.--The term `kangaroo product' means any item that is composed in whole or in part of a kangaroo. ``(3) Person.--The term `person' includes any individual, partnership, association, corporation, trust, or any officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or of any State or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of chapter 3 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 49 the following: ``50. Prohibited acts with respect to kangaroos.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ( ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ( ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ( ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ( ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. PROHIBITED ACTS WITH RESPECT TO KANGAROOS. ( ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(6) Any injunctive relief provided under this subsection shall not restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any standard or limitation or to seek any other relief (including relief against the Secretary or a State agency). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. (

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes. ``(c) Civil Penalty.--Any person who violates any provision of this section may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each prohibited action under subsection (a). ``(d) Forfeiture.--Any kangaroo or kangaroo product (as defined by subsection (h)) found to be used by a person in violation of subsection (a), shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, or any other agency the Secretary of the Interior determines necessary for consultation, may issue regulations appropriate to carry out this Act. ``(2) The district courts shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce any such provision or regulation, or to order the Secretary of the Interior to perform such act or duty, as the case may be. ``(B) In any such suit under this subsection in which the United States is not a party, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, may intervene on behalf of the United States as a matter of right. ``(5) The court, in issuing any final order in any suit brought pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate. ``(h) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Kangaroo.--The term `kangaroo' means any dead animal of the species or a part of any dead animal of the species Osphranter rufus (commonly known as the `red kangaroo'), Macropus giganteus (commonly known as the `eastern grey kangaroo'), Macropus fuliginosus (commonly known as the `western grey kangaroo'), or Osphranter robustus (commonly known as the `common wallaroo kangaroo'). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States', when used in a geographical context, means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and territories and possessions of the United States.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.4527

Armed Forces and National Security

Oath of Exit Act This bill establishes a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are voluntarily separating from military service.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oath of Exit Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all- volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces. (2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs is aggressively undertaking measures to prevent these tragic outcomes, yet suicide rates among veterans remain unacceptably high. (5) Upon enlistment or appointment in the Armed Forces, a new member is obligated to take an oath of office or oath of enlistment. (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. (b) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and inserting ``An oath established by this section''; (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following oath: ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers, can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''. (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and inserting the following new item: ``502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''. <all>

Oath of Exit Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service.

Oath of Exit Act

Rep. Mast, Brian J.

R

FL

This bill establishes a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are voluntarily separating from military service.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oath of Exit Act''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all- volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces. (2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs is aggressively undertaking measures to prevent these tragic outcomes, yet suicide rates among veterans remain unacceptably high. (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. (b) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and inserting ``An oath established by this section''; (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following oath: ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers, can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''. (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and inserting the following new item: ``502.

This Act may be cited as the ``Oath of Exit Act''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all- volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces. (b) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and inserting ``An oath established by this section''; (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following oath: ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers, can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oath of Exit Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all- volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces. (2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs is aggressively undertaking measures to prevent these tragic outcomes, yet suicide rates among veterans remain unacceptably high. (5) Upon enlistment or appointment in the Armed Forces, a new member is obligated to take an oath of office or oath of enlistment. (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. (b) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and inserting ``An oath established by this section''; (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following oath: ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers, can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''. (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and inserting the following new item: ``502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oath of Exit Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The United States Armed Forces is the largest, all- volunteer military force in the world, yet less than one percent of the American population serves in the Armed Forces. (2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. (3) The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 20 veterans of the Armed Forces commit suicide each day, and a veteran's risk of suicide is 21 percent higher than an adult who has not served in the Armed Forces. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs is aggressively undertaking measures to prevent these tragic outcomes, yet suicide rates among veterans remain unacceptably high. (5) Upon enlistment or appointment in the Armed Forces, a new member is obligated to take an oath of office or oath of enlistment. (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. (b) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and inserting ``An oath established by this section''; (2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as subsection (c); and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following oath: ```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers, can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''. (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 502 and inserting the following new item: ``502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. ( (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. ( I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. ( c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. ( c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. ( (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. ( I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. ( c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. ( (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. ( I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. ( c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. ( (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. ( I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. ( c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a separation oath for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service. 2) Each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) instills in its members a sense of duty and obligation to the United States, their branch of service, and their comrades-in-arms. ( (6) Most members of the Armed Forces view this oath not as an imposition, but as a promise that they are bound to fulfill. ( I take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''. (c) Clerical Amendments.-- (1) Section heading.--The heading of section 502 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer.''.

H.R.7249

Health

Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022 This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to maintain the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED). The bill specifies required activities for NCEED, including providing training for frontline health care providers and other professionals.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Subgrants and Subcontracts.--The Center shall coordinate and implement the activities under subsection (c), in whole or in part, by awarding competitive subgrants or subcontracts-- ``(1) across geographical regions; and ``(2) in a manner that is not duplicative. ``(c) Activities.--The Center-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes.

Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022

Rep. Matsui, Doris O.

D

CA

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to maintain the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED). The bill specifies required activities for NCEED, including providing training for frontline health care providers and other professionals.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Subgrants and Subcontracts.--The Center shall coordinate and implement the activities under subsection (c), in whole or in part, by awarding competitive subgrants or subcontracts-- ``(1) across geographical regions; and ``(2) in a manner that is not duplicative. ``(c) Activities.--The Center-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <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 ``Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022''. SEC. 290bb-31 et seq.) 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(b) Subgrants and Subcontracts.--The Center shall coordinate and implement the activities under subsection (c), in whole or in part, by awarding competitive subgrants or subcontracts-- ``(1) across geographical regions; and ``(2) in a manner that is not duplicative. ``(c) Activities.--The Center-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Subgrants and Subcontracts.--The Center shall coordinate and implement the activities under subsection (c), in whole or in part, by awarding competitive subgrants or subcontracts-- ``(1) across geographical regions; and ``(2) in a manner that is not duplicative. ``(c) Activities.--The Center-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. Subpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-31 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 520N. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EATING DISORDERS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON EATING DISORDERS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(b) Subgrants and Subcontracts.--The Center shall coordinate and implement the activities under subsection (c), in whole or in part, by awarding competitive subgrants or subcontracts-- ``(1) across geographical regions; and ``(2) in a manner that is not duplicative. ``(c) Activities.--The Center-- ``(1) shall-- ``(A) provide training and technical assistance for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) in carrying out subparagraph (A), develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for children and marginalized populations experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(C) provide technical assistance to other centers of excellence, technical assistance centers, and psychiatric consultation lines of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the Health Resources and Services Administration on eating disorder identification, intervention, and referral for treatment; and ``(D) coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to disseminate training to frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals; and ``(2) may-- ``(A) coordinate with electronic health record systems for the integration of protocols pertaining to screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; ``(B) develop adaptive training models for frontline health care providers and frontline community professionals to carry out screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for Members of the Armed Forces and veterans experiencing, or at risk for, eating disorders; and ``(C) consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on prevention, identification, intervention for, and treatment of eating disorders. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary, shall maintain, by competitive grant or contract, a Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (referred to in this section as the `Center') to improve the identification of, interventions for, and treatment of eating disorders in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

H.R.7429

Finance and Financial Sector

Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022 This bill allows additional sanctions against Russia and creates specified reporting requirements regarding digital assets. Specifically, the President must periodically identify foreign persons who facilitate evasion of Russian sanctions using digital assets. The bill authorizes sanctions against such persons. The bill requires a U.S. taxpayer engaged in offshore digital asset transactions greater than $10,000 to file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The bill allows the Department of the Treasury to prohibit U.S. digital asset trading platforms and transaction facilitators from transacting with Russian digital asset addresses. Additionally, Treasury must report on its progress in implementing the bill and must annually identify foreign digital asset trading platforms that are a high risk for sanctions evasion, money laundering, and other illicit activities.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Digital assets.--The term ``digital assets'' means any digital representation of value, financial assets and instruments, or claims that are used to make payments or investments, or to transmit or exchange funds or the equivalent thereof, that are issued or represented in digital form through the use of distributed ledger technology. (3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. (4) Digital asset transaction facilitator.--The term ``digital asset transaction facilitator'' means-- (A) any person, or group of persons, that significantly and materially facilitates the purchase, sale, lending, borrowing, exchange, custody, holding, validation, or creation of digital assets on the account of others, including any communication protocol, decentralized finance technology, smart contract, or other software, including open-source computer code-- (i) deployed through the use of distributed ledger or any similar technology; and (ii) that provides a mechanism for multiple users to purchase, sell, lend, borrow, or trade digital assets; and (B) any person, or group of persons, that the Secretary of the Treasury otherwise determines to be significantly and materially facilitating digital assets transactions in violation of sanctions. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF DIGITAL ASSETS TO FACILITATE TRANSACTIONS BY RUSSIAN PERSONS SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter as necessary, the President shall submit to Congress a report identifying any foreign person that-- (1) operates a digital asset trading platform or is a digital asset transaction facilitator; and (2)(A) has significantly and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of any person with respect to which sanctions have been imposed by the United States relating to the Russian Federation, including by facilitating transactions that evade such sanctions; or (B) is owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of any person with respect to which sanctions have been imposed by the United States relating to the Russian Federation. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. (e) Exceptions.-- (1) Exception for intelligence activities.--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. (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. SEC. 4. DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. The Secretary of the Treasury may require that no digital asset trading platform or digital asset transaction facilitator that does business in the United States transact with, or fulfill transactions of, digital asset addresses that are known to be, or could reasonably be known to be, affiliated with persons headquartered or domiciled in the Russian Federation if the Secretary-- (1) determines that exercising such authority is important to the national interest of the United States; and (2) not later than 90 days after exercising the authority described in paragraph (1), submits to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the basis for any determination under that paragraph. SEC. 5. TRANSACTION REPORTING. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. REPORTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (b) Other Reports.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership and make publicly available a report identifying the digital asset trading platforms that the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury determines to be high risk for sanctions evasion, money laundering, or other illicit activities. Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law. <all>

Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes.

Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022

Rep. Sherman, Brad

D

CA

This bill allows additional sanctions against Russia and creates specified reporting requirements regarding digital assets. Specifically, the President must periodically identify foreign persons who facilitate evasion of Russian sanctions using digital assets. The bill authorizes sanctions against such persons. The bill requires a U.S. taxpayer engaged in offshore digital asset transactions greater than $10,000 to file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The bill allows the Department of the Treasury to prohibit U.S. digital asset trading platforms and transaction facilitators from transacting with Russian digital asset addresses. Additionally, Treasury must report on its progress in implementing the bill and must annually identify foreign digital asset trading platforms that are a high risk for sanctions evasion, money laundering, and other illicit activities.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. 4. TRANSACTION REPORTING. SEC. 6. REPORTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022''. 2. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. 4. TRANSACTION REPORTING. SEC. 6. REPORTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Digital assets.--The term ``digital assets'' means any digital representation of value, financial assets and instruments, or claims that are used to make payments or investments, or to transmit or exchange funds or the equivalent thereof, that are issued or represented in digital form through the use of distributed ledger technology. (3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. (4) Digital asset transaction facilitator.--The term ``digital asset transaction facilitator'' means-- (A) any person, or group of persons, that significantly and materially facilitates the purchase, sale, lending, borrowing, exchange, custody, holding, validation, or creation of digital assets on the account of others, including any communication protocol, decentralized finance technology, smart contract, or other software, including open-source computer code-- (i) deployed through the use of distributed ledger or any similar technology; and (ii) that provides a mechanism for multiple users to purchase, sell, lend, borrow, or trade digital assets; and (B) any person, or group of persons, that the Secretary of the Treasury otherwise determines to be significantly and materially facilitating digital assets transactions in violation of sanctions. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. 4. DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. TRANSACTION REPORTING. SEC. 6. REPORTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Digital assets.--The term ``digital assets'' means any digital representation of value, financial assets and instruments, or claims that are used to make payments or investments, or to transmit or exchange funds or the equivalent thereof, that are issued or represented in digital form through the use of distributed ledger technology. (3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. (4) Digital asset transaction facilitator.--The term ``digital asset transaction facilitator'' means-- (A) any person, or group of persons, that significantly and materially facilitates the purchase, sale, lending, borrowing, exchange, custody, holding, validation, or creation of digital assets on the account of others, including any communication protocol, decentralized finance technology, smart contract, or other software, including open-source computer code-- (i) deployed through the use of distributed ledger or any similar technology; and (ii) that provides a mechanism for multiple users to purchase, sell, lend, borrow, or trade digital assets; and (B) any person, or group of persons, that the Secretary of the Treasury otherwise determines to be significantly and materially facilitating digital assets transactions in violation of sanctions. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter as necessary, the President shall submit to Congress a report identifying any foreign person that-- (1) operates a digital asset trading platform or is a digital asset transaction facilitator; and (2)(A) has significantly and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of any person with respect to which sanctions have been imposed by the United States relating to the Russian Federation, including by facilitating transactions that evade such sanctions; or (B) is owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of any person with respect to which sanctions have been imposed by the United States relating to the Russian Federation. (b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. or any authorized intelligence activities of the United States. (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. 4. DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. TRANSACTION REPORTING. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. REPORTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ( 5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. ( Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. 3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. ( (6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. 3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. ( (6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ( 5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. ( Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. 3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. ( (6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ( 5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. b) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( (2) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The authority to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. ( DISCRETIONARY PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTIONS. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. ( Any exchange included in the report may petition the Office of Foreign Assets Control for removal, which shall be granted upon demonstrating that the exchange is taking steps sufficient to comply with applicable United States law.

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. 3) Digital asset trading platform.--The term ``digital asset trading platform'' means a person, or group of persons, that operates as an exchange or other trading facility for the purchase, sale, lending, or borrowing of digital assets. ( (6) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. ( d) National Security Waiver.--The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President-- (1) determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notification of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ( to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. 2) 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. ( a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

To impose sanctions with respect to the use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.-- The term ``appropriate congressional committees and leadership'' means-- (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. ( to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in a report submitted under subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. ( c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall require United States persons engaged in a transaction with a value greater than $10,000 in digital assets through 1 or more accounts outside of the United States to file a report described in section 1010.350 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, using the form described in that section, in accordance with section 5314 of title 31, United States Code. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the progress of the Department of the Treasury in carrying out this Act, including any resources needed by the Department to improve implementation and progress in coordinating with governments of countries that are allies or partners of the United States. (

S.3583

Transportation and Public Works

Rural Outdoor Investment Act This bill directs the Department of Commerce to make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. Commerce shall develop a partnership agreement to provide for the development of, among other things, basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small businesses and rural communities.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Outdoor Investment Act''. SEC. 2. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) the following: ``SEC. 208. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. ``(a) Definition of Outdoor Recreation.--In this section, the term `outdoor recreation' means all recreational activities undertaken for pleasure that-- ``(1) generally involve some level of intentional physical exertion; and ``(2) occur in nature-based environments outdoors. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. SEC. 3. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including funding opportunities for-- (i) business development; (ii) community planning; (iii) infrastructure investment; (iv) community capacity building; and (v) marketing and communications; (B) informational materials relating to existing funding opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) opportunities to coordinate among Federal departments and agencies to share the basic training and informational materials developed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) with those departments and agencies and relevant nongovernmental organizations; (2) to provide the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1)-- (A) through electronic formats, including internet- based webinars; and (B) at physical locations, including offices of the rural development mission area; and (3) to make the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1) available to rural business development entities that partner with programs of the rural development mission area, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business incubators, and business accelerators. SEC. 4. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. (a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. (c) Grants.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall carry out a competitive grant program to assist entities otherwise eligible to receive assistance under the program in carrying out an action plan developed under the program. (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. (2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (B) The Delta Regional Authority established under subtitle F of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.). (C) The Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). (D) The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (E) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq.). (F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (G) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Grants.--Beginning with fiscal year 2023, of the funds made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out the grant program under subsection (c). <all>

Rural Outdoor Investment Act

A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes.

Rural Outdoor Investment Act

Sen. Bennet, Michael F.

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This bill directs the Department of Commerce to make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. Commerce shall develop a partnership agreement to provide for the development of, among other things, basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small businesses and rural communities.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 208. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. ``(a) Definition of Outdoor Recreation.--In this section, the term `outdoor recreation' means all recreational activities undertaken for pleasure that-- ``(1) generally involve some level of intentional physical exertion; and ``(2) occur in nature-based environments outdoors. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. 632)) and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including funding opportunities for-- (i) business development; (ii) community planning; (iii) infrastructure investment; (iv) community capacity building; and (v) marketing and communications; (B) informational materials relating to existing funding opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) opportunities to coordinate among Federal departments and agencies to share the basic training and informational materials developed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) with those departments and agencies and relevant nongovernmental organizations; (2) to provide the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1)-- (A) through electronic formats, including internet- based webinars; and (B) at physical locations, including offices of the rural development mission area; and (3) to make the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1) available to rural business development entities that partner with programs of the rural development mission area, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business incubators, and business accelerators. SEC. 4. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. (2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. 2009aa et seq.). (C) The Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). (E) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 208. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. 632)) and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including funding opportunities for-- (i) business development; (ii) community planning; (iii) infrastructure investment; (iv) community capacity building; and (v) marketing and communications; (B) informational materials relating to existing funding opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) opportunities to coordinate among Federal departments and agencies to share the basic training and informational materials developed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) with those departments and agencies and relevant nongovernmental organizations; (2) to provide the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1)-- (A) through electronic formats, including internet- based webinars; and (B) at physical locations, including offices of the rural development mission area; and (3) to make the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1) available to rural business development entities that partner with programs of the rural development mission area, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business incubators, and business accelerators. SEC. 4. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. (2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. 2009aa et seq.). (C) The Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Outdoor Investment Act''. 2. Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) the following: ``SEC. 208. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. ``(a) Definition of Outdoor Recreation.--In this section, the term `outdoor recreation' means all recreational activities undertaken for pleasure that-- ``(1) generally involve some level of intentional physical exertion; and ``(2) occur in nature-based environments outdoors. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including funding opportunities for-- (i) business development; (ii) community planning; (iii) infrastructure investment; (iv) community capacity building; and (v) marketing and communications; (B) informational materials relating to existing funding opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) opportunities to coordinate among Federal departments and agencies to share the basic training and informational materials developed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) with those departments and agencies and relevant nongovernmental organizations; (2) to provide the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1)-- (A) through electronic formats, including internet- based webinars; and (B) at physical locations, including offices of the rural development mission area; and (3) to make the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1) available to rural business development entities that partner with programs of the rural development mission area, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business incubators, and business accelerators. SEC. 4. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. (c) Grants.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall carry out a competitive grant program to assist entities otherwise eligible to receive assistance under the program in carrying out an action plan developed under the program. (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. (2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. 2009aa et seq.). (C) The Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). (E) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq.). (F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (G) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Grants.--Beginning with fiscal year 2023, of the funds made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out the grant program under subsection (c).

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Outdoor Investment Act''. SEC. 2. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. Title II of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after section 207 (42 U.S.C. 3147) the following: ``SEC. 208. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS. ``(a) Definition of Outdoor Recreation.--In this section, the term `outdoor recreation' means all recreational activities undertaken for pleasure that-- ``(1) generally involve some level of intentional physical exertion; and ``(2) occur in nature-based environments outdoors. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. SEC. 3. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, including funding opportunities for-- (i) business development; (ii) community planning; (iii) infrastructure investment; (iv) community capacity building; and (v) marketing and communications; (B) informational materials relating to existing funding opportunities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) opportunities to coordinate among Federal departments and agencies to share the basic training and informational materials developed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) with those departments and agencies and relevant nongovernmental organizations; (2) to provide the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1)-- (A) through electronic formats, including internet- based webinars; and (B) at physical locations, including offices of the rural development mission area; and (3) to make the basic training and informational materials developed under paragraph (1) available to rural business development entities that partner with programs of the rural development mission area, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, business incubators, and business accelerators. SEC. 4. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. (a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. (c) Grants.--The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall carry out a competitive grant program to assist entities otherwise eligible to receive assistance under the program in carrying out an action plan developed under the program. (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. (2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (B) The Delta Regional Authority established under subtitle F of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.). (C) The Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). (D) The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (E) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq.). (F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (G) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Grants.--Beginning with fiscal year 2023, of the funds made available under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used to carry out the grant program under subsection (c). <all>

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. ( 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). ( F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ( (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ( (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. ( 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). ( F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ( (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. ( 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). ( F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ( (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. ( 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). ( F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a partnership agreement-- (1) to provide for the development of-- (A) basic training, including in-person or modular training sessions, for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ( (d) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--On request of a regional commission described in paragraph (2), the entities carrying out the program shall consult with the requesting regional commission in carrying out the program. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities, and to provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation, and for other purposes. ``(b) Establishment.--The Secretary shall make grants to eligible recipients for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for grants under section 201 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; ``(2) $5,000,000 for grants under section 203 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities; and ``(3) $2,500,000 for grants under section 207 for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities.''. TRAINING FOR RURAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION. RECREATION ECONOMY FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. ( a) Definition of Program.--In this section, the term ``program'' means the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program sponsored by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Partnerships.--To build on the program, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Under Secretary for Rural Development, in partnership with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall develop partnerships to connect the program to-- (1) the Economic Development Administration and the Small Business Administration; and (2) the basic training and informational materials described in section 3. ( 2) Regional commissions described.--A regional commission referred to in paragraph (1) is any of the following: (A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code. ( 3121 note; title III of division C of Public Law 105-277). ( F) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code. (

S.4608

Taxation

Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, a limited amount of gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless such sale or exchange is for cash or cash equivalents, property used in the active conduct of a trade or business, or property held for the production of income. The exclusion does not apply if the total value of the sale or exchange exceeds $50, or the total gain exceeds $50 (both amounts adjusted annually for inflation). The bill defines virtual currency as a digital representation of value that functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and is not a representation of the U.S. dollar or any foreign currency.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. VIRTUAL CURRENCY. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: ``SEC. 139J. DE MINIMIS GAIN FROM SALE OR EXCHANGE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of any sale or exchange for which-- ``(A) the total value of such sale or exchange exceeds $50, or ``(B) the total gain which would otherwise be recognized with respect to such sale or exchange exceeds $50. ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. De minimis gain from sale or exchange of virtual currency.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022. <all>

Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes.

Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act

Sen. Toomey, Patrick

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PA

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, a limited amount of gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless such sale or exchange is for cash or cash equivalents, property used in the active conduct of a trade or business, or property held for the production of income. The exclusion does not apply if the total value of the sale or exchange exceeds $50, or the total gain exceeds $50 (both amounts adjusted annually for inflation). The bill defines virtual currency as a digital representation of value that functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and is not a representation of the U.S. dollar or any foreign currency.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. VIRTUAL CURRENCY. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: ``SEC. 139J. DE MINIMIS GAIN FROM SALE OR EXCHANGE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of any sale or exchange for which-- ``(A) the total value of such sale or exchange exceeds $50, or ``(B) the total gain which would otherwise be recognized with respect to such sale or exchange exceeds $50. ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. De minimis gain from sale or exchange of virtual currency.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. VIRTUAL CURRENCY. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of any sale or exchange for which-- ``(A) the total value of such sale or exchange exceeds $50, or ``(B) the total gain which would otherwise be recognized with respect to such sale or exchange exceeds $50. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.''. 139J. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. VIRTUAL CURRENCY. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: ``SEC. 139J. DE MINIMIS GAIN FROM SALE OR EXCHANGE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of any sale or exchange for which-- ``(A) the total value of such sale or exchange exceeds $50, or ``(B) the total gain which would otherwise be recognized with respect to such sale or exchange exceeds $50. ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. De minimis gain from sale or exchange of virtual currency.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. VIRTUAL CURRENCY. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new section: ``SEC. 139J. DE MINIMIS GAIN FROM SALE OR EXCHANGE OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the case of any sale or exchange for which-- ``(A) the total value of such sale or exchange exceeds $50, or ``(B) the total gain which would otherwise be recognized with respect to such sale or exchange exceeds $50. ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. De minimis gain from sale or exchange of virtual currency.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(c) Virtual Currency.--For purposes of this section, the term `virtual currency' means a digital representation of value which-- ``(1) functions as a unit of account, a store of value, or a medium of exchange, and ``(2) is not a representation of the United States dollar or any foreign currency. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), gross income shall not include gain from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, unless the sale or exchange is for-- ``(1) cash or cash equivalents, ``(2) any property used by the taxpayer in the active conduct of a trade or business, or ``(3) any property held by the taxpayer for the production of income (as described in section 212(2)). ``(2) Aggregation rule.--For purposes of this subsection, all sales or exchanges which are part of the same transaction (or a series of related transactions) shall be treated as one sale or exchange. ``(d) Inflation Adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2023, the dollar amount in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2022' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

S.427

Commerce

Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act or the PROMISE Act This bill requires interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to establish and publicly disclose policies for moderating content on their services. This includes the categories of information that are not permitted on the service, the process by which information posted on the service is moderated, and how the service provider notifies users that information has been moderated. These moderation policies are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act'' or the ``PROMISE Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that users of a covered entity have the necessary information regarding such entity's policy on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider. Access to such a policy enables users to make informed choices regarding the use or purchase of services provided by the covered entity and promotes a competitive marketplace for such services. SEC. 3. INFORMATION MODERATION POLICIES. (a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. (2) Information moderation policy.--The information moderation policy described in this paragraph is a policy that accurately describes, in plain, easy to understand language, information regarding the business practices of a covered entity with respect to the standards, processes, and policies of the covered entity on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider, including-- (A) any category of information that-- (i) the covered entity does not permit on its service; or (ii) is subject to moderation by users or providers of such covered entity; (B) the process which a user or provider of the covered entity utilizes to moderate information posted, published, or otherwise displayed on the service; and (C) the notification process, if any, which the covered entity uses to inform a user-- (i) that such user's information has been moderated; (ii) of the rationale justifying the moderation decision; and (iii) of the user's options for redress, if any. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in such Act. (3) Regulations.--The Commission shall prescribe, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this section. (4) Presumption of materiality.--With respect to a violation of subsection (a), there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a deceptive policy statement is material and likely to cause injury. (5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity that-- (A) is an interactive computer service; (B) is engaged in interstate or foreign commerce; and (C) moderates information provided by a user or other information content provider. (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. (4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (5) Interactive computer service.--The term ``interactive computer service'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information. <all>

PROMISE Act

A bill to require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes.

PROMISE Act Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill requires interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to establish and publicly disclose policies for moderating content on their services. This includes the categories of information that are not permitted on the service, the process by which information posted on the service is moderated, and how the service provider notifies users that information has been moderated. These moderation policies are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act'' or the ``PROMISE Act''. 2. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that users of a covered entity have the necessary information regarding such entity's policy on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider. Access to such a policy enables users to make informed choices regarding the use or purchase of services provided by the covered entity and promotes a competitive marketplace for such services. SEC. 3. INFORMATION MODERATION POLICIES. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in such Act. (3) Regulations.--The Commission shall prescribe, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this section. (4) Presumption of materiality.--With respect to a violation of subsection (a), there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a deceptive policy statement is material and likely to cause injury. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (5) Interactive computer service.--The term ``interactive computer service'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

SHORT TITLE. 2. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that users of a covered entity have the necessary information regarding such entity's policy on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider. SEC. 3. INFORMATION MODERATION POLICIES. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in such Act. (3) Regulations.--The Commission shall prescribe, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this section. (4) Presumption of materiality.--With respect to a violation of subsection (a), there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a deceptive policy statement is material and likely to cause injury. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (5) Interactive computer service.--The term ``interactive computer service'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act'' or the ``PROMISE Act''. 2. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that users of a covered entity have the necessary information regarding such entity's policy on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider. Access to such a policy enables users to make informed choices regarding the use or purchase of services provided by the covered entity and promotes a competitive marketplace for such services. SEC. 3. INFORMATION MODERATION POLICIES. (2) Information moderation policy.--The information moderation policy described in this paragraph is a policy that accurately describes, in plain, easy to understand language, information regarding the business practices of a covered entity with respect to the standards, processes, and policies of the covered entity on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider, including-- (A) any category of information that-- (i) the covered entity does not permit on its service; or (ii) is subject to moderation by users or providers of such covered entity; (B) the process which a user or provider of the covered entity utilizes to moderate information posted, published, or otherwise displayed on the service; and (C) the notification process, if any, which the covered entity uses to inform a user-- (i) that such user's information has been moderated; (ii) of the rationale justifying the moderation decision; and (iii) of the user's options for redress, if any. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in such Act. (3) Regulations.--The Commission shall prescribe, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this section. (4) Presumption of materiality.--With respect to a violation of subsection (a), there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a deceptive policy statement is material and likely to cause injury. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. (5) Interactive computer service.--The term ``interactive computer service'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act'' or the ``PROMISE Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that users of a covered entity have the necessary information regarding such entity's policy on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider. Access to such a policy enables users to make informed choices regarding the use or purchase of services provided by the covered entity and promotes a competitive marketplace for such services. SEC. 3. INFORMATION MODERATION POLICIES. (a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. (2) Information moderation policy.--The information moderation policy described in this paragraph is a policy that accurately describes, in plain, easy to understand language, information regarding the business practices of a covered entity with respect to the standards, processes, and policies of the covered entity on moderating information provided by a user or other information content provider, including-- (A) any category of information that-- (i) the covered entity does not permit on its service; or (ii) is subject to moderation by users or providers of such covered entity; (B) the process which a user or provider of the covered entity utilizes to moderate information posted, published, or otherwise displayed on the service; and (C) the notification process, if any, which the covered entity uses to inform a user-- (i) that such user's information has been moderated; (ii) of the rationale justifying the moderation decision; and (iii) of the user's options for redress, if any. (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in such Act. (3) Regulations.--The Commission shall prescribe, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this section. (4) Presumption of materiality.--With respect to a violation of subsection (a), there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a deceptive policy statement is material and likely to cause injury. (5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity that-- (A) is an interactive computer service; (B) is engaged in interstate or foreign commerce; and (C) moderates information provided by a user or other information content provider. (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. (4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (5) Interactive computer service.--The term ``interactive computer service'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information. <all>

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). ( (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. ( (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). ( 2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. ( (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). ( 2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). ( (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. ( (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). ( 2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). ( (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. ( (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). ( 2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). ( (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. ( (b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). ( 2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Deceptive policy statement.--The term ``deceptive policy statement'' means an oral or written representation, omission, or practice made by an officer, director, or other authorized agent of a covered entity regarding such covered entity's information moderation policy that-- (A) misleads or is likely to mislead a reasonable individual regarding the covered entity's service; and (B) affects or is likely to affect a reasonable individual's choice to use or use of the covered entity's service. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). (

To require covered entities to implement and disclose information moderation policies, and for other purposes. a) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--A covered entity-- (A) shall implement and operate in accordance with an information moderation policy (as described in paragraph (2)); (B) shall disclose such information moderation policy in a publicly available and easily accessible manner; and (C) shall not make a deceptive policy statement with respect to such information moderation policy. b) Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce in violation of section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)). (2) Powers of commission.--Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 5) Application to common carriers.--Notwithstanding the definition of the term ``Acts to regulate commerce'' in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) and the exception provided by section 5(a)(2) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 45(a)(2)) for common carriers, the Commission shall enforce subsection (a), in the same manner provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), with respect to covered entities that are common carriers for purposes of such section 5(a)(2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. ( 4) Information content provider.--The term ``information content provider'' has the meaning given such term in section 230(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(f)). ( (6) Moderate.--With respect to information provided by a user or other information content provider, the term ``moderate'' means-- (A) to remove or otherwise restrict access to or the availability of such information; (B) to edit or otherwise alter such information; or (C) to post, publish, or otherwise display a warning, fact-check notice, or other label in conjunction with such information.

H.R.2816

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legacy Roads and Trails Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. Specifically, under the program, the Forest Service, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change, shall In implementing the program, the Forest Service shall give priority to projects that protect or restore The Forest Service shall identify the minimum road system needed for each unit of the National Forest System. USDA shall review, and may revise, an identification of the minimum road system in accordance with federal regulations relating to the administration of the forest transportation system.

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation 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 ``Legacy Roads and Trails Act''. SEC. 2. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. Public Law 88-657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) (commonly known as the ``Forest Roads and Trails Act'') is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program (referred to in this section as `the Program'). ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(c) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- ``(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, including deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail relocation, and associated activities on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service; ``(2) restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing, repairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways; and ``(3) decommission National Forest System roads and unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with subsections (f) and (g). ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.''. <all>

Legacy Roads and Trails Act

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program.

Legacy Roads and Trails Act

Rep. Schrier, Kim

D

WA

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. Specifically, under the program, the Forest Service, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change, shall In implementing the program, the Forest Service shall give priority to projects that protect or restore The Forest Service shall identify the minimum road system needed for each unit of the National Forest System. USDA shall review, and may revise, an identification of the minimum road system in accordance with federal regulations relating to the administration of the forest transportation system.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Legacy Roads and Trails Act''. SEC. 2. Public Law 88-657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) (commonly known as the ``Forest Roads and Trails Act'') is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(c) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- ``(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, including deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail relocation, and associated activities on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service; ``(2) restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing, repairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways; and ``(3) decommission National Forest System roads and unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with subsections (f) and (g). ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.''.

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 ``Legacy Roads and Trails Act''. SEC. 2. Public Law 88-657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(c) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- ``(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, including deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail relocation, and associated activities on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service; ``(2) restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing, repairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways; and ``(3) decommission National Forest System roads and unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with subsections (f) and (g). ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.''.

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation 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 ``Legacy Roads and Trails Act''. SEC. 2. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. Public Law 88-657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) (commonly known as the ``Forest Roads and Trails Act'') is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program (referred to in this section as `the Program'). ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(c) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- ``(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, including deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail relocation, and associated activities on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service; ``(2) restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing, repairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways; and ``(3) decommission National Forest System roads and unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with subsections (f) and (g). ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.''. <all>

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation 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 ``Legacy Roads and Trails Act''. SEC. 2. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. Public Law 88-657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) (commonly known as the ``Forest Roads and Trails Act'') is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program (referred to in this section as `the Program'). ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(c) Activities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in weather and hydrology related to global climate change-- ``(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, including deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail relocation, and associated activities on National Forest System roads, National Forest System trails, and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service; ``(2) restore waterways and natural migration for fish and other aquatic species by removing, repairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure from such waterways; and ``(3) decommission National Forest System roads and unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with subsections (f) and (g). ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2030.''. <all>

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS REMEDIATION PROGRAM. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(f) Identification of Minimum Road Systems.--Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall identify at the scale of a National Forest System unit or greater, the minimum road system and unneeded roads in accordance with section 212.5(b) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

To provide for the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program. ``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. ``(d) Priority.--In implementing the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or restore-- ``(1) water quality and watershed function; ``(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking water system; ``(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of conservation concern; or ``(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has completed a watershed protection and restoration action plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 6543). ``(e) National Forest System.--Except with respect to a project carried out on a watershed for which the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each project carried out under this section shall be on a National Forest System road, National Forest System trail, or unauthorized roads and trails under National Forest System jurisdiction. ``(g) Unneeded National Forest System Roads.--As soon as practicable after identifying a road as unneeded under subsection (f), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) decommission such road; or ``(2) convert such road to a system trail. ``(h) Review; Revision.--The Secretary shall review, and may revise, an identification made under subsection (f) in accordance with part 212, subpart A of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section).

S.1488

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 (c)(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

A bill 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

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

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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 (c)(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 (c)(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 (c)(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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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. 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) A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (c)(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.

S.4805

Armed Forces and National Security

Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022 or the Securing American ARMS Act of 2022 This bill provides that acquisition procedures other than competitive procedures may be used to (1) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when stockpiles are diminished as a result of the response to an armed attack by a foreign adversary against a U.S. ally or partner, or (2) contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response, provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities. The head of the applicable agency must provide the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary 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 ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY. Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) the head of the agency-- ``(A) determines that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures is necessary to-- ``(i) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to an armed attack, by a foreign adversary of the United States (as that term is defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.''; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''. <all>

Securing American ARMS Act of 2022

A bill to provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States.

Securing American ARMS Act of 2022 Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill provides that acquisition procedures other than competitive procedures may be used to (1) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when stockpiles are diminished as a result of the response to an armed attack by a foreign adversary against a U.S. ally or partner, or (2) contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response, provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities. The head of the applicable agency must provide the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary 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 ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY. Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) the head of the agency-- ``(A) determines that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures is necessary to-- ``(i) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to an armed attack, by a foreign adversary of the United States (as that term is defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.''; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''. <all>

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary 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 ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY. Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) the head of the agency-- ``(A) determines that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures is necessary to-- ``(i) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to an armed attack, by a foreign adversary of the United States (as that term is defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.''; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''. <all>

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary 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 ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY. Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) the head of the agency-- ``(A) determines that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures is necessary to-- ``(i) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to an armed attack, by a foreign adversary of the United States (as that term is defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.''; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''. <all>

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary 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 ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ACQUISITION AUTHORITY. Section 3204 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) the head of the agency-- ``(A) determines that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures is necessary to-- ``(i) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the United States providing defense articles in response to an armed attack, by a foreign adversary of the United States (as that term is defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.''; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''. <all>

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.'';

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.'';

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.'';

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.'';

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''.

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. 1028, chapter 668; 42 U.S.C. 1711(d))); or ``(II) a United States partner; or ``(ii) to contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response; provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities; and ``(B) submits to the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.'';

To provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022'' or the ``Securing American ARMS Act of 2022''. 1607(c))) against-- ``(I) a United States ally (as that term is defined in section 201(d) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled, `To provide benefits for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes' (56 Stat. and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7), and (8)''.

S.4733

Energy

Use it or Lose It Act This bill modifies requirements for certain oil and gas leases and related drilling permits. For example, it requires prospective leaseholders to, as a condition of participating in certain oil and gas lease sales, certify that they have diligently developed any prior leases and relinquished any undeveloped leases.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LEASE SALES. Section 17(h) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(h)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(h) Limitations.-- ``(1) Required certification.--A prospective lessee shall not be eligible to participate in a lease sale or otherwise acquire a new lease under this section until the date on which the prospective lessee, in accordance with procedures developed by the Secretary of the Interior, certifies to the Secretary of the Interior that the prospective lessee-- ``(A) has diligently developed all other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(B) has relinquished any other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section that have not been diligently developed by the prospective bidder by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(C) has complied with any other certifications that the Secretary of the Interior may reasonably require. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. SEC. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)) is amended adding at the end the following: ``(4) Priority for issuing applications for permits to drill.--For purposes of considering applications for permits to drill submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall give priority to any applicant that has-- ``(A) demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, an ability and willingness to commit to climate mitigation and other forms of environmental mitigation with respect to the proposed activities, including-- ``(i) binding commitments to plug and reclaim inactive wells; and ``(ii) a willingness to relinquish leases in sensitive areas, particularly areas that were subsequently closed to, or withdrawn from, leasing; ``(B) provided production estimates for the proposed drilling activities; or ``(C) demonstrated previous success with respect to completing wells. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. ``(C) Disqualification of certain applicants.-- Beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, an applicant for a permit to drill that has a higher than average number of unused approved applications for permits to drill under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall not be eligible for a new application for a permit to drill under this subsection unless the Secretary of the Interior determines that-- ``(i) the applicant has relinquished a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill; or ``(ii) the applicant has converted a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill of the applicant to `in use' status.''. <all>

Use it or Lose It Act

A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes.

Use it or Lose It Act

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine

D

NV

This bill modifies requirements for certain oil and gas leases and related drilling permits. For example, it requires prospective leaseholders to, as a condition of participating in certain oil and gas lease sales, certify that they have diligently developed any prior leases and relinquished any undeveloped leases.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. 2. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LEASE SALES. 226(h)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(h) Limitations.-- ``(1) Required certification.--A prospective lessee shall not be eligible to participate in a lease sale or otherwise acquire a new lease under this section until the date on which the prospective lessee, in accordance with procedures developed by the Secretary of the Interior, certifies to the Secretary of the Interior that the prospective lessee-- ``(A) has diligently developed all other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(B) has relinquished any other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section that have not been diligently developed by the prospective bidder by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(C) has complied with any other certifications that the Secretary of the Interior may reasonably require. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. SEC. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)) is amended adding at the end the following: ``(4) Priority for issuing applications for permits to drill.--For purposes of considering applications for permits to drill submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall give priority to any applicant that has-- ``(A) demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, an ability and willingness to commit to climate mitigation and other forms of environmental mitigation with respect to the proposed activities, including-- ``(i) binding commitments to plug and reclaim inactive wells; and ``(ii) a willingness to relinquish leases in sensitive areas, particularly areas that were subsequently closed to, or withdrawn from, leasing; ``(B) provided production estimates for the proposed drilling activities; or ``(C) demonstrated previous success with respect to completing wells. ``(C) Disqualification of certain applicants.-- Beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, an applicant for a permit to drill that has a higher than average number of unused approved applications for permits to drill under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall not be eligible for a new application for a permit to drill under this subsection unless the Secretary of the Interior determines that-- ``(i) the applicant has relinquished a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill; or ``(ii) the applicant has converted a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill of the applicant to `in use' status.''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. 2. 226(h)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(h) Limitations.-- ``(1) Required certification.--A prospective lessee shall not be eligible to participate in a lease sale or otherwise acquire a new lease under this section until the date on which the prospective lessee, in accordance with procedures developed by the Secretary of the Interior, certifies to the Secretary of the Interior that the prospective lessee-- ``(A) has diligently developed all other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(B) has relinquished any other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section that have not been diligently developed by the prospective bidder by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(C) has complied with any other certifications that the Secretary of the Interior may reasonably require. SEC. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(C) Disqualification of certain applicants.-- Beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, an applicant for a permit to drill that has a higher than average number of unused approved applications for permits to drill under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall not be eligible for a new application for a permit to drill under this subsection unless the Secretary of the Interior determines that-- ``(i) the applicant has relinquished a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill; or ``(ii) the applicant has converted a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill of the applicant to `in use' status.''.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LEASE SALES. Section 17(h) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(h)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(h) Limitations.-- ``(1) Required certification.--A prospective lessee shall not be eligible to participate in a lease sale or otherwise acquire a new lease under this section until the date on which the prospective lessee, in accordance with procedures developed by the Secretary of the Interior, certifies to the Secretary of the Interior that the prospective lessee-- ``(A) has diligently developed all other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(B) has relinquished any other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section that have not been diligently developed by the prospective bidder by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(C) has complied with any other certifications that the Secretary of the Interior may reasonably require. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. SEC. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)) is amended adding at the end the following: ``(4) Priority for issuing applications for permits to drill.--For purposes of considering applications for permits to drill submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall give priority to any applicant that has-- ``(A) demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, an ability and willingness to commit to climate mitigation and other forms of environmental mitigation with respect to the proposed activities, including-- ``(i) binding commitments to plug and reclaim inactive wells; and ``(ii) a willingness to relinquish leases in sensitive areas, particularly areas that were subsequently closed to, or withdrawn from, leasing; ``(B) provided production estimates for the proposed drilling activities; or ``(C) demonstrated previous success with respect to completing wells. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. ``(C) Disqualification of certain applicants.-- Beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, an applicant for a permit to drill that has a higher than average number of unused approved applications for permits to drill under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall not be eligible for a new application for a permit to drill under this subsection unless the Secretary of the Interior determines that-- ``(i) the applicant has relinquished a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill; or ``(ii) the applicant has converted a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill of the applicant to `in use' status.''. <all>

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LEASE SALES. Section 17(h) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(h)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(h) Limitations.-- ``(1) Required certification.--A prospective lessee shall not be eligible to participate in a lease sale or otherwise acquire a new lease under this section until the date on which the prospective lessee, in accordance with procedures developed by the Secretary of the Interior, certifies to the Secretary of the Interior that the prospective lessee-- ``(A) has diligently developed all other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; ``(B) has relinquished any other leases issued to the prospective bidder under this section that have not been diligently developed by the prospective bidder by not later than the expiration of the applicable primary lease term, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(C) has complied with any other certifications that the Secretary of the Interior may reasonably require. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. SEC. 3. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)) is amended adding at the end the following: ``(4) Priority for issuing applications for permits to drill.--For purposes of considering applications for permits to drill submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall give priority to any applicant that has-- ``(A) demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Interior, an ability and willingness to commit to climate mitigation and other forms of environmental mitigation with respect to the proposed activities, including-- ``(i) binding commitments to plug and reclaim inactive wells; and ``(ii) a willingness to relinquish leases in sensitive areas, particularly areas that were subsequently closed to, or withdrawn from, leasing; ``(B) provided production estimates for the proposed drilling activities; or ``(C) demonstrated previous success with respect to completing wells. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. ``(C) Disqualification of certain applicants.-- Beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph, an applicant for a permit to drill that has a higher than average number of unused approved applications for permits to drill under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall not be eligible for a new application for a permit to drill under this subsection unless the Secretary of the Interior determines that-- ``(i) the applicant has relinquished a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill; or ``(ii) the applicant has converted a sufficient number of unused approved applications for permits to drill of the applicant to `in use' status.''. <all>

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. Section 17(p) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for certain reforms to the process relating to applications for permits to drill and the eligibility requirements for prospective bidders in lease sales, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Use it or Lose It Act''. ``(2) National forest system land.--The Secretary''. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL. ``(5) Expiration of unused applications for permits to drill; extensions.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), an application for a permit to drill that is approved under this subsection after the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, shall expire on the date that is 1 year after the date of the approval of the application for a permit to drill. ``(B) Extensions.--The Secretary of the Interior-- ``(i) may extend, not more than 1 time, the expiration date of an unused approved application for a permit to drill that would otherwise expire under subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 180 days; and ``(ii) may not extend the expiration date of an approved application for a permit to drill that was approved before the date of enactment of this paragraph that is considered to be unused, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

H.R.257

Taxation

Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies or the INVEST Act This bill allows the work opportunity tax credit to be used for the hiring of a specified veteran who works in a field of renewable energy. A specified veteran means any veteran who is certified as (1) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of a military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering; (2) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy; or (3) having completed a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification with the United States Green Building Council. The Department of the Treasury shall compensate specified U.S. possessions for their losses resulting from this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act'' or as the ``INVEST Act''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR VETERANS HIRED IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(B) Specified veteran.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified veteran' means any veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)) who is certified by the designated local agency as-- ``(i) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering, ``(ii) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy during the 1- year period ending on the hiring date, or ``(iii) having completed a LEED certification with the United States Green Building Council. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. (b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. (2) Coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes.--The credit allowed against United States income taxes for any taxable year under the amendment made by this section to section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to any person with respect to any qualified veteran shall be reduced by the amount of any credit (or other tax benefit described in paragraph (1)(B)) allowed to such person against income taxes imposed by the possession of the United States by reason of this subsection with respect to such qualified veteran for such taxable year. (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020. <all>

INVEST Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy.

INVEST Act Incentives for our Nation’s Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act

Rep. Lee, Barbara

D

CA

This bill allows the work opportunity tax credit to be used for the hiring of a specified veteran who works in a field of renewable energy. A specified veteran means any veteran who is certified as (1) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of a military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering; (2) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy; or (3) having completed a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification with the United States Green Building Council. The Department of the Treasury shall compensate specified U.S. possessions for their losses resulting from this bill.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act'' or as the ``INVEST Act''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR VETERANS HIRED IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(B) Specified veteran.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified veteran' means any veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)) who is certified by the designated local agency as-- ``(i) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering, ``(ii) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy during the 1- year period ending on the hiring date, or ``(iii) having completed a LEED certification with the United States Green Building Council. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act'' or as the ``INVEST Act''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR VETERANS HIRED IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(B) Specified veteran.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified veteran' means any veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)) who is certified by the designated local agency as-- ``(i) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering, ``(ii) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy during the 1- year period ending on the hiring date, or ``(iii) having completed a LEED certification with the United States Green Building Council. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act'' or as the ``INVEST Act''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR VETERANS HIRED IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(B) Specified veteran.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified veteran' means any veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)) who is certified by the designated local agency as-- ``(i) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering, ``(ii) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy during the 1- year period ending on the hiring date, or ``(iii) having completed a LEED certification with the United States Green Building Council. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. (2) Coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes.--The credit allowed against United States income taxes for any taxable year under the amendment made by this section to section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to any person with respect to any qualified veteran shall be reduced by the amount of any credit (or other tax benefit described in paragraph (1)(B)) allowed to such person against income taxes imposed by the possession of the United States by reason of this subsection with respect to such qualified veteran for such taxable year. (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies Act'' or as the ``INVEST Act''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR VETERANS HIRED IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(B) Specified veteran.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `specified veteran' means any veteran (as defined in paragraph (3)) who is certified by the designated local agency as-- ``(i) having received a credential or certification from the Department of Defense of military occupational specialty or skill in a field of renewable energy or with respect to advanced manufacturing, machinist or welding, or engineering, ``(ii) having completed a vocational degree in a field of renewable energy during the 1- year period ending on the hiring date, or ``(iii) having completed a LEED certification with the United States Green Building Council. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. (b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. (2) Coordination with credit allowed against united states income taxes.--The credit allowed against United States income taxes for any taxable year under the amendment made by this section to section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to any person with respect to any qualified veteran shall be reduced by the amount of any credit (or other tax benefit described in paragraph (1)(B)) allowed to such person against income taxes imposed by the possession of the United States by reason of this subsection with respect to such qualified veteran for such taxable year. (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. ( b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. ( (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. ( B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. ( B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. ( b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. ( (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. ( B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. ( b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. ( (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. ( B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. ``(C) Renewable energy.--For purposes of this paragraph, renewable energy means resources that rely on fuel sources that restore themselves over short periods of time and do not diminish, including the Sun, wind, moving water, organic plant and waste material, and the Earth's heat.''. ( b) Treatment of Possessions.-- (1) Payments to possessions.-- (A) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendment made by this section. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this section. ( (3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. ( B) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (C) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(14) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(14) Certain veterans hired in the field of renewable energy.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subpart, an individual shall be treated as a member of a targeted group if such individual is a specified veteran, but qualified wages with respect to such individual shall include only wages attributable to services rendered in a field of renewable energy. (B) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendment made by this section if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. 3) Definitions and special rules.-- (A) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (

H.R.7378

Health

This bill permanently allows state Medicaid programs to receive federal payment for substance-use disorder services that are provided at institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals aged 21 to 64. The bill also extends the maximum length of stay over a 12-month period from 30 days to 45 days. In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for a 2018 letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that provided for Medicaid demonstration programs for IMD mental health services for adults and children; the bill similarly increases the average length of stay under such programs to 45 days.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIFTING THE IMD EXCLUSION FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (b) Lengths of Stay.--Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met.''. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill permanently allows state Medicaid programs to receive federal payment for substance-use disorder services that are provided at institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals aged 21 to 64. The bill also extends the maximum length of stay over a 12-month period from 30 days to 45 days. In addition, the bill provides statutory authority for a 2018 letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that provided for Medicaid demonstration programs for IMD mental health services for adults and children; the bill similarly increases the average length of stay under such programs to 45 days.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIFTING THE IMD EXCLUSION FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (b) Lengths of Stay.--Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met.''. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIFTING THE IMD EXCLUSION FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (b) Lengths of Stay.--Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met.''. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIFTING THE IMD EXCLUSION FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (b) Lengths of Stay.--Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met.''. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIFTING THE IMD EXCLUSION FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. (a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (b) Lengths of Stay.--Section 1915(l)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``30 days'' and inserting ``45 days''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as precluding a State from using other authorities, including section 1115, that apply with respect to medical assistance under the State plan under this title, or waiver of such plan, for delivering care in certain institutions for mental diseases with more than 16 beds concurrently with this paragraph and allowing for stays in such institutions for mental diseases equal to the combined total lengths of stays permitted under the respective authorities so long as all requirements for such authorities are met.''. (c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. ( c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. ( c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. ( c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. ( c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. (

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes. a) Making Permanent State Plan Amendment Option To Provide Medical Assistance for Certain Individuals Who Are Patients in Certain Institutions for Mental Diseases.--Section 1915(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(l)(1)) is amended by striking ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning during the period beginning October 1, 2019, and ending September 30, 2023,'' and inserting ``With respect to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2019,''. ( c) Codification of State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011.-- Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the State Medicaid Director Letter #18-011 shall have the force and effect of law, except that in applying such letter, with respect to a State, the State mental health director (or such other similar actor) may allow for up to 45 days for the Statewide average length of stay described in such letter.

H.R.5934

Agriculture and Food

Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to add requirements for supporting individuals impacted by a substance use disorder. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. (a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (16)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Drug abuse education'' and inserting ``Substance use disorder education''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``dangers of drug abuse'' and inserting ``harm of substance use on pregnancy and lactation''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``are suspected drug abusers'' and inserting ``may have a substance use disorder''; (II) by striking ``drug abuse clinics,''; and (III) by striking ``drug abuse professionals'' and inserting ``resources''; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``drug abuse'' each place it appears and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (ii) by striking ``effects of drug'' and inserting ``effects of a substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``substance abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(C)(ix), by striking ``drugs'' and inserting ``illicit or other harmful substances''; and (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``drug abuse education'' and inserting ``substance use disorder education''; (5) in subsection (k)(1)-- (A) by striking ``1 member'' and inserting ``one member''; and (B) by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (6) by redesignating subsections (l) through (q) as subsections (m) through (r), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (k) the following: ``(l) Activities To Support WIC-Eligible Individuals Impacted by Substance Use Disorder.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop and disseminate nutrition education materials for individuals eligible for the program; and ``(B) conduct outreach to individuals who are potentially eligible for the program and who are impacted by a substance use disorder. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(4) Nutrition education clearinghouse.--The Secretary shall make available to all State agencies through an online clearinghouse any nutrition education and training materials related to nutrition for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder or neonatal abstinence syndrome that have been produced by the Secretary or the Secretary of Health and Human Services (or produced by a State agency and approved by the Secretary), including educational materials developed under paragraph (15) of section 515(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-21(b)) and guidance issued under section 1005 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a note). ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''. <all>

Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes.

Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021

Rep. Manning, Kathy E.

D

NC

This bill modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to add requirements for supporting individuals impacted by a substance use disorder. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (16)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Drug abuse education'' and inserting ``Substance use disorder education''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``dangers of drug abuse'' and inserting ``harm of substance use on pregnancy and lactation''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``are suspected drug abusers'' and inserting ``may have a substance use disorder''; (II) by striking ``drug abuse clinics,''; and (III) by striking ``drug abuse professionals'' and inserting ``resources''; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``drug abuse'' each place it appears and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (ii) by striking ``effects of drug'' and inserting ``effects of a substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``substance abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(C)(ix), by striking ``drugs'' and inserting ``illicit or other harmful substances''; and (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``drug abuse education'' and inserting ``substance use disorder education''; (5) in subsection (k)(1)-- (A) by striking ``1 member'' and inserting ``one member''; and (B) by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (6) by redesignating subsections (l) through (q) as subsections (m) through (r), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (k) the following: ``(l) Activities To Support WIC-Eligible Individuals Impacted by Substance Use Disorder.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop and disseminate nutrition education materials for individuals eligible for the program; and ``(B) conduct outreach to individuals who are potentially eligible for the program and who are impacted by a substance use disorder. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. 290bb-21(b)) and guidance issued under section 1005 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. 290bb-21(b)) and guidance issued under section 1005 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. (a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (16)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Drug abuse education'' and inserting ``Substance use disorder education''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``dangers of drug abuse'' and inserting ``harm of substance use on pregnancy and lactation''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``are suspected drug abusers'' and inserting ``may have a substance use disorder''; (II) by striking ``drug abuse clinics,''; and (III) by striking ``drug abuse professionals'' and inserting ``resources''; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``drug abuse'' each place it appears and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (ii) by striking ``effects of drug'' and inserting ``effects of a substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``substance abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(C)(ix), by striking ``drugs'' and inserting ``illicit or other harmful substances''; and (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``drug abuse education'' and inserting ``substance use disorder education''; (5) in subsection (k)(1)-- (A) by striking ``1 member'' and inserting ``one member''; and (B) by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (6) by redesignating subsections (l) through (q) as subsections (m) through (r), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (k) the following: ``(l) Activities To Support WIC-Eligible Individuals Impacted by Substance Use Disorder.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop and disseminate nutrition education materials for individuals eligible for the program; and ``(B) conduct outreach to individuals who are potentially eligible for the program and who are impacted by a substance use disorder. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(4) Nutrition education clearinghouse.--The Secretary shall make available to all State agencies through an online clearinghouse any nutrition education and training materials related to nutrition for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder or neonatal abstinence syndrome that have been produced by the Secretary or the Secretary of Health and Human Services (or produced by a State agency and approved by the Secretary), including educational materials developed under paragraph (15) of section 515(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-21(b)) and guidance issued under section 1005 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a note). ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM. (a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (16)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``Drug abuse education'' and inserting ``Substance use disorder education''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``dangers of drug abuse'' and inserting ``harm of substance use on pregnancy and lactation''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``are suspected drug abusers'' and inserting ``may have a substance use disorder''; (II) by striking ``drug abuse clinics,''; and (III) by striking ``drug abuse professionals'' and inserting ``resources''; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``drug abuse'' each place it appears and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (ii) by striking ``effects of drug'' and inserting ``effects of a substance use disorder''; and (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``substance abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(C)(ix), by striking ``drugs'' and inserting ``illicit or other harmful substances''; and (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``drug abuse education'' and inserting ``substance use disorder education''; (5) in subsection (k)(1)-- (A) by striking ``1 member'' and inserting ``one member''; and (B) by striking ``drug abuse'' and inserting ``substance use disorder''; and (6) by redesignating subsections (l) through (q) as subsections (m) through (r), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (k) the following: ``(l) Activities To Support WIC-Eligible Individuals Impacted by Substance Use Disorder.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop and disseminate nutrition education materials for individuals eligible for the program; and ``(B) conduct outreach to individuals who are potentially eligible for the program and who are impacted by a substance use disorder. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(4) Nutrition education clearinghouse.--The Secretary shall make available to all State agencies through an online clearinghouse any nutrition education and training materials related to nutrition for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder or neonatal abstinence syndrome that have been produced by the Secretary or the Secretary of Health and Human Services (or produced by a State agency and approved by the Secretary), including educational materials developed under paragraph (15) of section 515(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-21(b)) and guidance issued under section 1005 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a note). ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(3) Nutrition education materials.--The Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop appropriate evidence-based nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including-- ``(A) nutrition education materials for individuals with substance use disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period; and ``(B) nutrition education materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes. a) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.--Section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to ensure that individuals participating in the program who are impacted by a substance use disorder receive accurate nutrition education from trained staff in an effective and unbiased manner. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available until expended.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 17(q) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(q)), as redesignated by subsection (a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subsection (o)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(1)(A)''.

H.R.4737

Crime and Law Enforcement

Foreign Extortion Prevention Act This bill establishes a federal criminal offense involving bribery by foreign officials. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime for foreign officials to demand or accept anything of value personally or for another person or a nongovernmental entity to influence the performance of an official act or otherwise confer an improper advantage. The bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over the offense. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Finally, the bill establishes a Victims of Kleptocracy Fund in the Treasury and directs fines and penalties for violations to be deposited into the fund for anti-corruption initiatives.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Extortion Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF DEMAND FOR BRIBE. Section 201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The term `foreign official' means-- ``(A) any official or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; ``(B) any official or employee of a public international organization; ``(C) any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of any such public international organization; or ``(D) any person acting in an unofficial capacity for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such public international organization. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official to corruptly demand, seek, receive, accept, or agree to receive or accept, directly or indirectly, anything of value personally or for any other person or non- governmental entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, in return for-- ``(A) being influenced in the performance of any official act; ``(B) being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such official or person; or ``(C) conferring any improper advantage, in connection with obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any person. ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(5) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and post on the publicly available website of the Department of Justice, a report-- ``(A) providing an overview of the scale and nature of bribery involving foreign officials, including an analysis of where these crimes are most likely to be committed; ``(B) focusing, in part, on demands by foreign officials for bribes from United States domiciled or incorporated entities, and the efforts of foreign governments to prosecute such cases; ``(C) addressing United States diplomatic efforts to protect United States domiciled or incorporated entities from foreign bribery, and the effectiveness of those efforts in protecting such entities; ``(D) summarizing major actions taken under this section in the previous year, including, but not limited to, enforcement actions taken and penalties imposed; ``(E) evaluating the effectiveness of the Department of Justice in enforcing this section; ``(F) detailing what resources or legislative action the Department of Justice need to ensure adequate enforcement of this section; and ``(G) studying the efficacy of mutual legal assistance treaties and how they can be improved or built upon in multilateral fora, including the identification of legal and policy issues that are delaying prompt responses. ``(6) Annual publication of mutual legal assistance treaty data.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish on the website of the Department of Justice-- ``(A) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance made to the Department of Justice from foreign governments during the preceding year; ``(B) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance during the preceding year; ``(C) the reason or reasons each request for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance was so returned; ``(D) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance processed by the Department of Justice during the preceding year; ``(E) the median length of time taken to process a request for mutual legal assistance by the Department of Justice; ``(F) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within six months of receipt and the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within one year or longer of receipt; and ``(G) the number of outreach efforts by the Department of Justice to explain how foreign countries can receive mutual legal assistance. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. Amounts deposited into the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection or other law shall be available to the Attorney General, without fiscal year limitation or need for subsequent appropriation, only for the purposes of-- ``(A) the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program; ``(B) the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative; ``(C) the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training; and ``(D) the Office of International Affairs, including for the hiring of personnel to speed processing of requests for mutual legal assistance. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''. <all>

Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes.

Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila

D

TX

This bill establishes a federal criminal offense involving bribery by foreign officials. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime for foreign officials to demand or accept anything of value personally or for another person or a nongovernmental entity to influence the performance of an official act or otherwise confer an improper advantage. The bill explicitly grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over the offense. A violation is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Finally, the bill establishes a Victims of Kleptocracy Fund in the Treasury and directs fines and penalties for violations to be deposited into the fund for anti-corruption initiatives.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Extortion Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF DEMAND FOR BRIBE. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official to corruptly demand, seek, receive, accept, or agree to receive or accept, directly or indirectly, anything of value personally or for any other person or non- governmental entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, in return for-- ``(A) being influenced in the performance of any official act; ``(B) being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such official or person; or ``(C) conferring any improper advantage, in connection with obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any person. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(6) Annual publication of mutual legal assistance treaty data.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish on the website of the Department of Justice-- ``(A) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance made to the Department of Justice from foreign governments during the preceding year; ``(B) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance during the preceding year; ``(C) the reason or reasons each request for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance was so returned; ``(D) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance processed by the Department of Justice during the preceding year; ``(E) the median length of time taken to process a request for mutual legal assistance by the Department of Justice; ``(F) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within six months of receipt and the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within one year or longer of receipt; and ``(G) the number of outreach efforts by the Department of Justice to explain how foreign countries can receive mutual legal assistance. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C.

This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Extortion Prevention Act''. 2. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. ``(6) Annual publication of mutual legal assistance treaty data.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish on the website of the Department of Justice-- ``(A) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance made to the Department of Justice from foreign governments during the preceding year; ``(B) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance during the preceding year; ``(C) the reason or reasons each request for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance was so returned; ``(D) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance processed by the Department of Justice during the preceding year; ``(E) the median length of time taken to process a request for mutual legal assistance by the Department of Justice; ``(F) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within six months of receipt and the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within one year or longer of receipt; and ``(G) the number of outreach efforts by the Department of Justice to explain how foreign countries can receive mutual legal assistance. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Extortion Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF DEMAND FOR BRIBE. Section 201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The term `foreign official' means-- ``(A) any official or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; ``(B) any official or employee of a public international organization; ``(C) any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of any such public international organization; or ``(D) any person acting in an unofficial capacity for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such public international organization. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official to corruptly demand, seek, receive, accept, or agree to receive or accept, directly or indirectly, anything of value personally or for any other person or non- governmental entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, in return for-- ``(A) being influenced in the performance of any official act; ``(B) being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such official or person; or ``(C) conferring any improper advantage, in connection with obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any person. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(6) Annual publication of mutual legal assistance treaty data.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish on the website of the Department of Justice-- ``(A) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance made to the Department of Justice from foreign governments during the preceding year; ``(B) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance during the preceding year; ``(C) the reason or reasons each request for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance was so returned; ``(D) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance processed by the Department of Justice during the preceding year; ``(E) the median length of time taken to process a request for mutual legal assistance by the Department of Justice; ``(F) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within six months of receipt and the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within one year or longer of receipt; and ``(G) the number of outreach efforts by the Department of Justice to explain how foreign countries can receive mutual legal assistance. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. Amounts deposited into the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection or other law shall be available to the Attorney General, without fiscal year limitation or need for subsequent appropriation, only for the purposes of-- ``(A) the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program; ``(B) the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative; ``(C) the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training; and ``(D) the Office of International Affairs, including for the hiring of personnel to speed processing of requests for mutual legal assistance. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Extortion Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF DEMAND FOR BRIBE. Section 201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The term `foreign official' means-- ``(A) any official or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; ``(B) any official or employee of a public international organization; ``(C) any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of any such public international organization; or ``(D) any person acting in an unofficial capacity for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality, or for or on behalf of and with authorization from any such public international organization. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official to corruptly demand, seek, receive, accept, or agree to receive or accept, directly or indirectly, anything of value personally or for any other person or non- governmental entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, in return for-- ``(A) being influenced in the performance of any official act; ``(B) being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such official or person; or ``(C) conferring any improper advantage, in connection with obtaining or retaining business for or with, or directing business to, any person. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(5) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and post on the publicly available website of the Department of Justice, a report-- ``(A) providing an overview of the scale and nature of bribery involving foreign officials, including an analysis of where these crimes are most likely to be committed; ``(B) focusing, in part, on demands by foreign officials for bribes from United States domiciled or incorporated entities, and the efforts of foreign governments to prosecute such cases; ``(C) addressing United States diplomatic efforts to protect United States domiciled or incorporated entities from foreign bribery, and the effectiveness of those efforts in protecting such entities; ``(D) summarizing major actions taken under this section in the previous year, including, but not limited to, enforcement actions taken and penalties imposed; ``(E) evaluating the effectiveness of the Department of Justice in enforcing this section; ``(F) detailing what resources or legislative action the Department of Justice need to ensure adequate enforcement of this section; and ``(G) studying the efficacy of mutual legal assistance treaties and how they can be improved or built upon in multilateral fora, including the identification of legal and policy issues that are delaying prompt responses. ``(6) Annual publication of mutual legal assistance treaty data.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, and annually thereafter, the Attorney General shall publish on the website of the Department of Justice-- ``(A) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance made to the Department of Justice from foreign governments during the preceding year; ``(B) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance during the preceding year; ``(C) the reason or reasons each request for mutual legal assistance returned for noncompliance was so returned; ``(D) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance processed by the Department of Justice during the preceding year; ``(E) the median length of time taken to process a request for mutual legal assistance by the Department of Justice; ``(F) the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within six months of receipt and the number of requests for mutual legal assistance that have been pending or not completely fulfilled within one year or longer of receipt; and ``(G) the number of outreach efforts by the Department of Justice to explain how foreign countries can receive mutual legal assistance. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. Amounts deposited into the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection or other law shall be available to the Attorney General, without fiscal year limitation or need for subsequent appropriation, only for the purposes of-- ``(A) the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program; ``(B) the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative; ``(C) the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training; and ``(D) the Office of International Affairs, including for the hiring of personnel to speed processing of requests for mutual legal assistance. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes. ``(5) The term `public international organization' means-- ``(A) an organization that is designated by Executive order pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288); or ``(B) any other international organization that is designated by the President by Executive order for the purposes of this section, effective as of the date of publication of such order in the Federal Register. ''; ``(2) Penalties.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this section shall be fined not more than $250,000 or three times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value, or imprisoned for not more than fifteen years, or both. ``(3) Transfer.--Except for costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, all fines and penalties imposed against a person under paragraph (2) of this section, whether pursuant to a criminal prosecution, enforcement proceeding, deferred prosecution agreement, non-prosecution agreement, a declination to prosecute or enforce, a civil penalty, or any other resolution, shall be deposited in the Victims of Kleptocracy Fund established under subsection (l) of this section. ``(4) Jurisdiction.--An offense under paragraph (1) of this section shall be subject to extraterritorial Federal jurisdiction. ``(7) Victims of kleptocracy fund.--There is established in the United States Treasury a fund to be known as the `Victims of Kleptocracy Fund'. ``(8) Construction.--This subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section 30A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1) or section 104 or 104A of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (15 U.S.C. 78dd-2; 15 U.S.C. 78dd-3) whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability, conspiracy, complicity, or otherwise.''.

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Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021 This bill lowers the age and service requirements for a district court judge in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands to receive a retirement annuity and be eligible to serve as a senior judge. Under the bill, a district court judge in one of these territories may receive a retirement annuity after having served for at least 10 years and reaching 50 years of age, along with meeting other requirements. A retiring judge may serve as a senior judge if the judge (1) has served for at least 15 years, or (2) has served for at least 10 years and is at least 65 years old. Current law generally requires a higher age and, in certain cases, a longer length of service before a district court judge in one of these territories may receive an annuity and obtain senior status. The bill also lowers various requirements for such a district court judge to receive an annuity if the judge retired, or was removed, due to a disability.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RETIREMENT FOR JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. (a) Judges in Territories and Possessions.--Section 373 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (a); (2) in subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking ``The age and service requirements for retirement under subsection (a) of this section'' and inserting ``In General--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands who retires from office after attaining the age and meeting the service requirements (whether continuous or otherwise) of this subsection shall during the remainder of the judge's lifetime receive an annuity equal to the salary the judge is receiving at the time the judge retires. The age and service requirements for retirement under this subsection''; (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new subsection: ``(b) Special Rule for Retirement for Judges in Territories and Possessions.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, who is not reappointed following the expiration of the term of office of such judge, and who retires upon the completion of such term shall, upon attaining the age of fifty years and during the remainder of the judge's lifetime, receive an annuity equal to the salary the judge is receiving at the time the judge retires, if-- ``(A) such judge has served a term of ten years as a judge on a court identified in this subsection; and ``(B) such judge advised the President, in writing, that they are willing to accept reappointment as a judge on the court on which the judge is serving-- ``(i) not earlier than nine months and not later than six months before the date that is ten years after the date on which the judge was appointed to the court on which the judge is serving; and ``(ii) not later than sixty days after each Congress is convened following the Congress that is in session at the time of the initial notification required under clause (i). A judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to this subsection and who thereafter accepts compensation for civil office or employment by the Government of the United States (other than the performance of judicial duties pursuant to recall under subsection (c)) or in the practice of law represents (or supervises or directs the representation of) a client in making any civil claim against the United States or any agency thereof shall forfeit all rights to an annuity under this subsection for the period in which such compensation is received or legal representation is undertaken. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B).''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``Requirements for Senior Judge''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``this section may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which he served before retiring.'' and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. Any judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to subsection (b), with less than 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring upon attaining the age of sixty-five years.''; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``he'' and inserting ``the judge''; (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ``he'' and inserting ``the senior judge''; (E) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``subsection (a) of this section'' and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b)''; and (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``Employment of Senior Judge--A''; (6) in subsection (f), by striking ``Service'' and inserting ``Computation of Aggregate Judicial Service-- Service''; (7) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``Mental or Physical Disability--A''; (B) by striking ``who is removed by the President of the United States'' and inserting ``who has served at least five years (whether continuous or otherwise) and who retires or is removed from office''; (C) by striking ``or who is not reappointed (as judge of such court),''; (D) by striking ``, upon attaining the age of sixty-five years or upon relinquishing office if he is then beyond the age of sixty-five years, (1) if his judicial service, continuous or otherwise, aggregates fifteen years or more, to receive during the remainder of his life an annuity equal to the salary he received when he left office, or (2) if his judicial service, continuous or otherwise, aggregated less than fifteen years but not less than ten years,''; (E) by striking ``his life an annuity equal to that proportion of such salary which the aggregate number of his years of his judicial service bears to fifteen.'' and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years.''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and for other purposes.

Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021

Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q.

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This bill lowers the age and service requirements for a district court judge in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands to receive a retirement annuity and be eligible to serve as a senior judge. Under the bill, a district court judge in one of these territories may receive a retirement annuity after having served for at least 10 years and reaching 50 years of age, along with meeting other requirements. A retiring judge may serve as a senior judge if the judge (1) has served for at least 15 years, or (2) has served for at least 10 years and is at least 65 years old. Current law generally requires a higher age and, in certain cases, a longer length of service before a district court judge in one of these territories may receive an annuity and obtain senior status. The bill also lowers various requirements for such a district court judge to receive an annuity if the judge retired, or was removed, due to a disability.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. RETIREMENT FOR JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. A judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to this subsection and who thereafter accepts compensation for civil office or employment by the Government of the United States (other than the performance of judicial duties pursuant to recall under subsection (c)) or in the practice of law represents (or supervises or directs the representation of) a client in making any civil claim against the United States or any agency thereof shall forfeit all rights to an annuity under this subsection for the period in which such compensation is received or legal representation is undertaken. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``Requirements for Senior Judge''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``this section may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which he served before retiring.'' and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021''. RETIREMENT FOR JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``Requirements for Senior Judge''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``this section may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which he served before retiring.'' and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. RETIREMENT FOR JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. The age and service requirements for retirement under this subsection''; (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new subsection: ``(b) Special Rule for Retirement for Judges in Territories and Possessions.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, who is not reappointed following the expiration of the term of office of such judge, and who retires upon the completion of such term shall, upon attaining the age of fifty years and during the remainder of the judge's lifetime, receive an annuity equal to the salary the judge is receiving at the time the judge retires, if-- ``(A) such judge has served a term of ten years as a judge on a court identified in this subsection; and ``(B) such judge advised the President, in writing, that they are willing to accept reappointment as a judge on the court on which the judge is serving-- ``(i) not earlier than nine months and not later than six months before the date that is ten years after the date on which the judge was appointed to the court on which the judge is serving; and ``(ii) not later than sixty days after each Congress is convened following the Congress that is in session at the time of the initial notification required under clause (i). A judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to this subsection and who thereafter accepts compensation for civil office or employment by the Government of the United States (other than the performance of judicial duties pursuant to recall under subsection (c)) or in the practice of law represents (or supervises or directs the representation of) a client in making any civil claim against the United States or any agency thereof shall forfeit all rights to an annuity under this subsection for the period in which such compensation is received or legal representation is undertaken. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``Requirements for Senior Judge''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``this section may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which he served before retiring.'' and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Territorial Judgeship Retirement Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. RETIREMENT FOR JUDGES IN TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS. The age and service requirements for retirement under this subsection''; (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new subsection: ``(b) Special Rule for Retirement for Judges in Territories and Possessions.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, who is not reappointed following the expiration of the term of office of such judge, and who retires upon the completion of such term shall, upon attaining the age of fifty years and during the remainder of the judge's lifetime, receive an annuity equal to the salary the judge is receiving at the time the judge retires, if-- ``(A) such judge has served a term of ten years as a judge on a court identified in this subsection; and ``(B) such judge advised the President, in writing, that they are willing to accept reappointment as a judge on the court on which the judge is serving-- ``(i) not earlier than nine months and not later than six months before the date that is ten years after the date on which the judge was appointed to the court on which the judge is serving; and ``(ii) not later than sixty days after each Congress is convened following the Congress that is in session at the time of the initial notification required under clause (i). A judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to this subsection and who thereafter accepts compensation for civil office or employment by the Government of the United States (other than the performance of judicial duties pursuant to recall under subsection (c)) or in the practice of law represents (or supervises or directs the representation of) a client in making any civil claim against the United States or any agency thereof shall forfeit all rights to an annuity under this subsection for the period in which such compensation is received or legal representation is undertaken. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B). ''; (4) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``Requirements for Senior Judge''; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``this section may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which he served before retiring.'' ''; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``he'' and inserting ``the judge''; (D) in paragraph (3), by striking ``he'' and inserting ``the senior judge''; (E) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; and (ii) by striking ``subsection (a) of this section'' and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b)''; and (F) in paragraph (5), by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``A''; (5) in subsection (d), by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``Employment of Senior Judge--A''; (6) in subsection (f), by striking ``Service'' and inserting ``Computation of Aggregate Judicial Service-- Service''; (7) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking ``Any'' and inserting ``Mental or Physical Disability--A''; (B) by striking ``who is removed by the President of the United States'' and inserting ``who has served at least five years (whether continuous or otherwise) and who retires or is removed from office''; (C) by striking ``or who is not reappointed (as judge of such court),''; (D) by striking ``, upon attaining the age of sixty-five years or upon relinquishing office if he is then beyond the age of sixty-five years, (1) if his judicial service, continuous or otherwise, aggregates fifteen years or more, to receive during the remainder of his life an annuity equal to the salary he received when he left office, or (2) if his judicial service, continuous or otherwise, aggregated less than fifteen years but not less than ten years,''; (E) by striking ``his life an annuity equal to that proportion of such salary which the aggregate number of his years of his judicial service bears to fifteen.'' and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B). ''; ( and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. Any judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to subsection (b), with less than 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring upon attaining the age of sixty-five years. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B). ''; ( and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. Any judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to subsection (b), with less than 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring upon attaining the age of sixty-five years. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B). ''; ( and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. Any judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to subsection (b), with less than 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring upon attaining the age of sixty-five years. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. ``(B) Exception to advice requirement.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service on January 1, 2019, shall be deemed to have met the advice requirement under paragraph (1)(B). ''; ( and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. Any judge or former judge who is receiving an annuity pursuant to subsection (b), with less than 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring upon attaining the age of sixty-five years. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and 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) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``subsection (a) or (b), with 15 years or more of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), may elect to become a senior judge of the court upon which the judge served before retiring. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend certain retirement provisions for judges serving in territorial district courts, and for other purposes. ``(2) Application date.-- ``(A) In general.--A judge of the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the District Court of the Virgin Islands, in active service, shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection beginning on January 1, 2019. and inserting ``the judge's lifetime--''; and (F) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(1) an annuity equal to 50 percent of the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served less than 10 years; or ``(2) an annuity equal to the salary payable to a judge on a court identified in this subsection in regular active service, if before retirement or removal such judge served at least 10 years. ''; and (8) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``Any retired judge'' and inserting ``Cost of Living Adjustment--A retired judge''; (B) by striking ``under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b), with at least 15 years of judicial service (whether continuous or otherwise), or is entitled to receive an annuity under subsection (e)''; (C) by striking ``him'' and inserting ``such judge''; and (D) by striking ``95'' and inserting ``100''. (

S.3528

Government Operations and Politics

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

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

Ban Corporate PACs Act

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

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Sen. Kelly, Mark

D

AZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.1376

Taxation

Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act This bill modifies the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources to revise the definition of municipal solid waste. The bill specifies that municipal solid waste does not include paper that is commonly recycled and that has been segregated from other solid waste, or solid waste that is collected as part of a system that does not provide for the separate collection of paper that is commonly recycled from residential solid waste. The bill includes exceptions for incidental and residual waste. In the case of a facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource (1) the facility is a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements for qualified facilities, and (2) the credit only applies to the portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) In General.--Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Municipal solid waste.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `municipal solid waste' has the meaning given the term `solid waste' under section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)), except that such term does not include-- ``(i) paper which is commonly recycled and which has been segregated from other solid waste (as so defined), or ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is collected as part of a system which does not provide for the separate collection of paper which is commonly recycled from residential solid waste (as defined in section 246.101 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq.), nor require a change to the regulations that implement subtitle D of such Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).''. (b) Rules With Respect to Electricity Produced From Solid Waste.-- Subsection (e) of section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock.--In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource-- ``(A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and ``(B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste.

Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie

D

MI

This bill modifies the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources to revise the definition of municipal solid waste. The bill specifies that municipal solid waste does not include paper that is commonly recycled and that has been segregated from other solid waste, or solid waste that is collected as part of a system that does not provide for the separate collection of paper that is commonly recycled from residential solid waste. The bill includes exceptions for incidental and residual waste. In the case of a facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource (1) the facility is a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements for qualified facilities, and (2) the credit only applies to the portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) In General.--Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Municipal solid waste.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `municipal solid waste' has the meaning given the term `solid waste' under section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)), except that such term does not include-- ``(i) paper which is commonly recycled and which has been segregated from other solid waste (as so defined), or ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is collected as part of a system which does not provide for the separate collection of paper which is commonly recycled from residential solid waste (as defined in section 246.101 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq.), nor require a change to the regulations that implement subtitle D of such Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).''. (b) Rules With Respect to Electricity Produced From Solid Waste.-- Subsection (e) of section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock.--In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource-- ``(A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and ``(B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) In General.--Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Municipal solid waste.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `municipal solid waste' has the meaning given the term `solid waste' under section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. 6903 et seq. ), nor require a change to the regulations that implement subtitle D of such Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Rules With Respect to Electricity Produced From Solid Waste.-- Subsection (e) of section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock.--In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource-- ``(A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and ``(B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) In General.--Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Municipal solid waste.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `municipal solid waste' has the meaning given the term `solid waste' under section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)), except that such term does not include-- ``(i) paper which is commonly recycled and which has been segregated from other solid waste (as so defined), or ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is collected as part of a system which does not provide for the separate collection of paper which is commonly recycled from residential solid waste (as defined in section 246.101 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq.), nor require a change to the regulations that implement subtitle D of such Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).''. (b) Rules With Respect to Electricity Produced From Solid Waste.-- Subsection (e) of section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock.--In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource-- ``(A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and ``(B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. (a) In General.--Paragraph (6) of section 45(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Municipal solid waste.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `municipal solid waste' has the meaning given the term `solid waste' under section 1004(27) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)), except that such term does not include-- ``(i) paper which is commonly recycled and which has been segregated from other solid waste (as so defined), or ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is collected as part of a system which does not provide for the separate collection of paper which is commonly recycled from residential solid waste (as defined in section 246.101 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq.), nor require a change to the regulations that implement subtitle D of such Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).''. (b) Rules With Respect to Electricity Produced From Solid Waste.-- Subsection (e) of section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(12) Source of municipal solid waste feedstock.--In the case of a qualified facility that produces electricity both from municipal solid waste and other solid waste that is not a qualified energy resource-- ``(A) such facility shall be considered a qualified facility if it otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (d), and ``(B) subsection (a) shall only apply to that portion of the electricity produced from municipal solid waste.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of municipal solid waste. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Paper for Recycling Act''. ``(B) Special rule with respect to incidental and residual waste.--Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not apply to-- ``(i) solid waste (as so defined) which only contains an incidental amount of commonly recycled paper, and ``(ii) solid waste (as so defined) which is residual waste generated at a materials recovery facility that receives and processes only paper and other recyclable materials containing no more than an incidental amount of non-recyclable solid waste. ``(C) No effect on existing processes.--Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be interpreted to require a State or a political subdivision of a State, directly or indirectly, to change the systems, processes, or equipment it uses to collect, treat, dispose, or otherwise use municipal solid waste, within the meaning of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903 et seq. ), c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.3823

Taxation

Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act This bill modifies the definition of rifle for purposes of the National Firearms Act to exclude from such definition a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment designed to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to amend applicable regulations governing pistols to provide that the presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments that can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm to be considered a pistol.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

PISTOL Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes.

PISTOL Act Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act

Rep. Good, Bob

R

VA

This bill modifies the definition of rifle for purposes of the National Firearms Act to exclude from such definition a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment designed to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to amend applicable regulations governing pistols to provide that the presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments that can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm to be considered a pistol.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

H.R.6957

Government Operations and Politics

Pipeline to Service Act This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish a program for entering partnerships with institutions of higher education to recruit and hire students for positions in the federal government. The bill also (1) doubles the number of Presidential Management Fellows Program participants for FY2022-FY2027, and (2) requires federal agencies to pay interns a stipend of $15 per hour of work.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be called the ``Pipeline to Service Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents.--The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall-- (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern. <all>

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.

Rep. Kim, Andy

D

NJ

This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish a program for entering partnerships with institutions of higher education to recruit and hire students for positions in the federal government. The bill also (1) doubles the number of Presidential Management Fellows Program participants for FY2022-FY2027, and (2) requires federal agencies to pay interns a stipend of $15 per hour of work.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be called the ``Pipeline to Service Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents.--The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall-- (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern. <all>

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be called the ``Pipeline to Service Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents.--The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall-- (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern. <all>

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be called the ``Pipeline to Service Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents.--The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall-- (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern. <all>

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be called the ``Pipeline to Service Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (2) Contents.--The program established under subsection (a) shall be in such form and manner as the Director may prescribe, but at a minimum shall-- (A) advise students on courses of study; (B) provide professional development workshops to students; (C) assist students in searching for Federal jobs on the website USAJobs.gov. (D) provide students training on preparing resumes for applying to Federal positions; (E) make an effort to recruit students from communities that are historically underrepresented in Federal employment; and (F) provide students training on how to be competitive when applying for Federal internships and the Pathways Program. (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern. <all>

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. ( (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. ( (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. ( (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. ( (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. (

To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes. a) OPM Program To Recruit Students for Federal Employment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish a program under which the Office enters into partnerships with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to recruit and hire students to positions in the Federal Government. ( (b) Increase in Presidential Management Fellows Program Positions.--During each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, the Presidential Management Fellows Program carried out by the Office of Personnel Management shall have a total number of Program positions at executive agencies equal to 200 percent of the number of such positions established on the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Intern Hourly Pay Rate.--Any individual who is an intern in the Federal Government, including any intern in a Federal internship program described under section 3111a of title 5, United States Code, shall be paid a stipend of $15 for each hour that the individual is working as an intern.

H.R.691

Labor and Employment

Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act This bill requires the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within the Department of Labor to create a plan to expand participation in pre-apprenticeship programs for underrepresented populations and individuals with barriers to employment, and requires Labor to award related grants to certain eligible entities (e.g., community-based organizations, pre-apprenticeship sponsors, and employers for an in-demand industry or occupation). Specifically, the bill

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Opportunity through Pre- Apprenticeships Act''. SEC. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. (a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (b) Requirements.--The program-- (1) is carried out in partnership with at least one sponsor of an apprenticeship program; (2) demonstrates the existence of an active advisory partnership with an industry or sector partnership to inform the training and education services necessary for a pre- apprenticeship program; (3) demonstrates evidence of sufficient openings in an apprenticeship program at the completion of a pre- apprenticeship program to support a transition from a pre- apprenticeship to an apprenticeship; (4) has strategies in place with apprenticeship programs that will increase employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment and create a diverse talent pipeline, such that, upon completion of a pre-apprenticeship program, they will meet the entry requirements for success in such programs; (5) has plans in place, either directly or through partnerships, to provide supportive services to pre- apprentices, to support the recruitment, retention, and completion of the program; (6) provides hands-on training to participants, when possible, that does not supplant the work of a full-time, paid employee but accurately simulates the occupational conditions of a partnering apprenticeship program, with proper supervision and safety protocols; and (7) provides a certificate of completion by the State apprenticeship agency, awarded to each individual who completes the program requirements set forth by the plan sponsor. (c) Written Plan Requirements.--The program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that-- (1) provides for work-based learning in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills, competencies, and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations; (2) is based on and aligned with national, State, regional, or local industry standards for high-skill, high-wage, or in- demand industry sectors or occupations and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program; (3) ensures all individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the program, as required by section 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and that the program will provide adequate and safe equipment, environments, and facilities for training and supervision, free from discrimination (including harassment and retaliation); (4) ensures the program has remote instruction contingency plans, if feasible, including providing educational technology that aids in regular and substantive interactions between pre- apprentice and classroom instructor; (5) provides training and professional development for instructors and staff to use technology and services, including for remote instruction; (6) to the extent appropriate and practicable includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (7) includes activities designed for career exposure, career planning, and career awareness. SEC. 3. EVALUATION. (a) Performance Data Collection.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall collect data on-- (1) the performance of each pre-apprenticeship program using the disaggregated indicators of performance in section 116(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(i)), including participants who are people of color, women, veterans, those who have been impacted by the youth or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24; (2) how each such program spends resources; and (3) the diversity and equal opportunity in apprenticeships programs. (b) Research and Plan for Expansion of Participation of Certain Populations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship, shall use the collected data to conduct research in State labor markets, in partnership with State apprenticeship agencies, to create a plan, on the basis of such research, to expand participation in registered pre-apprenticeship programs by nontraditional populations or individuals with barriers to employment such as youth, women, people of color, long-term unemployed, individuals with disabilities, individuals with substance abuse issues, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, and veterans. SEC. 4. GRANTS. (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). (c) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines may be necessary. (d) Limitation on Use of Funds.--No less than 5 percent of the funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to pre-apprentices to support financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the apprenticeship program including, related costs of training, supplies, food and nutrition, housing, transportation, child care, mental health and substance abuse services, or other targeted costs deemed allowable by the Secretary. (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. (2) To conduct and improve outreach to nontraditional apprenticeship population. (3) To participate in pre-apprenticeship programs. (4) To facilitate a successful transition between pre- apprenticeship programs and apprenticeship programs. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Apprenticeship program.--The term ``apprenticeship program'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). <all>

Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs.

Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill requires the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within the Department of Labor to create a plan to expand participation in pre-apprenticeship programs for underrepresented populations and individuals with barriers to employment, and requires Labor to award related grants to certain eligible entities (e.g., community-based organizations, pre-apprenticeship sponsors, and employers for an in-demand industry or occupation). Specifically, the bill

This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Opportunity through Pre- Apprenticeships Act''. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. (c) Written Plan Requirements.--The program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that-- (1) provides for work-based learning in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills, competencies, and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations; (2) is based on and aligned with national, State, regional, or local industry standards for high-skill, high-wage, or in- demand industry sectors or occupations and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program; (3) ensures all individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the program, as required by section 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and that the program will provide adequate and safe equipment, environments, and facilities for training and supervision, free from discrimination (including harassment and retaliation); (4) ensures the program has remote instruction contingency plans, if feasible, including providing educational technology that aids in regular and substantive interactions between pre- apprentice and classroom instructor; (5) provides training and professional development for instructors and staff to use technology and services, including for remote instruction; (6) to the extent appropriate and practicable includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (7) includes activities designed for career exposure, career planning, and career awareness. 3. EVALUATION. 4. GRANTS. (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). (d) Limitation on Use of Funds.--No less than 5 percent of the funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to pre-apprentices to support financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the apprenticeship program including, related costs of training, supplies, food and nutrition, housing, transportation, child care, mental health and substance abuse services, or other targeted costs deemed allowable by the Secretary. to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 3102).

This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Opportunity through Pre- Apprenticeships Act''. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. (c) Written Plan Requirements.--The program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that-- (1) provides for work-based learning in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills, competencies, and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations; (2) is based on and aligned with national, State, regional, or local industry standards for high-skill, high-wage, or in- demand industry sectors or occupations and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program; (3) ensures all individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the program, as required by section 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and that the program will provide adequate and safe equipment, environments, and facilities for training and supervision, free from discrimination (including harassment and retaliation); (4) ensures the program has remote instruction contingency plans, if feasible, including providing educational technology that aids in regular and substantive interactions between pre- apprentice and classroom instructor; (5) provides training and professional development for instructors and staff to use technology and services, including for remote instruction; (6) to the extent appropriate and practicable includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (7) includes activities designed for career exposure, career planning, and career awareness. 3. 4. GRANTS. (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). SEC. 5. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor.

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 ``Expanding Opportunity through Pre- Apprenticeships Act''. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. (c) Written Plan Requirements.--The program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that-- (1) provides for work-based learning in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills, competencies, and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations; (2) is based on and aligned with national, State, regional, or local industry standards for high-skill, high-wage, or in- demand industry sectors or occupations and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program; (3) ensures all individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the program, as required by section 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and that the program will provide adequate and safe equipment, environments, and facilities for training and supervision, free from discrimination (including harassment and retaliation); (4) ensures the program has remote instruction contingency plans, if feasible, including providing educational technology that aids in regular and substantive interactions between pre- apprentice and classroom instructor; (5) provides training and professional development for instructors and staff to use technology and services, including for remote instruction; (6) to the extent appropriate and practicable includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (7) includes activities designed for career exposure, career planning, and career awareness. 3. EVALUATION. (a) Performance Data Collection.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall collect data on-- (1) the performance of each pre-apprenticeship program using the disaggregated indicators of performance in section 116(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 4. GRANTS. (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). (c) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines may be necessary. (d) Limitation on Use of Funds.--No less than 5 percent of the funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to pre-apprentices to support financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the apprenticeship program including, related costs of training, supplies, food and nutrition, housing, transportation, child care, mental health and substance abuse services, or other targeted costs deemed allowable by the Secretary. to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 3102).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Opportunity through Pre- Apprenticeships Act''. 2. PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS. (b) Requirements.--The program-- (1) is carried out in partnership with at least one sponsor of an apprenticeship program; (2) demonstrates the existence of an active advisory partnership with an industry or sector partnership to inform the training and education services necessary for a pre- apprenticeship program; (3) demonstrates evidence of sufficient openings in an apprenticeship program at the completion of a pre- apprenticeship program to support a transition from a pre- apprenticeship to an apprenticeship; (4) has strategies in place with apprenticeship programs that will increase employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment and create a diverse talent pipeline, such that, upon completion of a pre-apprenticeship program, they will meet the entry requirements for success in such programs; (5) has plans in place, either directly or through partnerships, to provide supportive services to pre- apprentices, to support the recruitment, retention, and completion of the program; (6) provides hands-on training to participants, when possible, that does not supplant the work of a full-time, paid employee but accurately simulates the occupational conditions of a partnering apprenticeship program, with proper supervision and safety protocols; and (7) provides a certificate of completion by the State apprenticeship agency, awarded to each individual who completes the program requirements set forth by the plan sponsor. (c) Written Plan Requirements.--The program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that-- (1) provides for work-based learning in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills, competencies, and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations; (2) is based on and aligned with national, State, regional, or local industry standards for high-skill, high-wage, or in- demand industry sectors or occupations and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program; (3) ensures all individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in the program, as required by section 30 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and that the program will provide adequate and safe equipment, environments, and facilities for training and supervision, free from discrimination (including harassment and retaliation); (4) ensures the program has remote instruction contingency plans, if feasible, including providing educational technology that aids in regular and substantive interactions between pre- apprentice and classroom instructor; (5) provides training and professional development for instructors and staff to use technology and services, including for remote instruction; (6) to the extent appropriate and practicable includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and (7) includes activities designed for career exposure, career planning, and career awareness. 3. EVALUATION. (a) Performance Data Collection.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall collect data on-- (1) the performance of each pre-apprenticeship program using the disaggregated indicators of performance in section 116(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. (b) Research and Plan for Expansion of Participation of Certain Populations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship, shall use the collected data to conduct research in State labor markets, in partnership with State apprenticeship agencies, to create a plan, on the basis of such research, to expand participation in registered pre-apprenticeship programs by nontraditional populations or individuals with barriers to employment such as youth, women, people of color, long-term unemployed, individuals with disabilities, individuals with substance abuse issues, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, and veterans. 4. GRANTS. (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. (b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). (c) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines may be necessary. (d) Limitation on Use of Funds.--No less than 5 percent of the funds awarded under this section shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to pre-apprentices to support financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the apprenticeship program including, related costs of training, supplies, food and nutrition, housing, transportation, child care, mental health and substance abuse services, or other targeted costs deemed allowable by the Secretary. (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. (2) To conduct and improve outreach to nontraditional apprenticeship population. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. ( f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). ( a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. ( 4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). ( a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. ( 4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. ( f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). ( a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. ( 4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. ( f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). ( a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. ( 4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. ( f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). ( a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) to enter and remain enrolled in apprenticeship programs. ( 4) WIOA terms.--The terms ``community-based organization'', ``in-demand industry sectors or occupations'', ``individual with a barrier to employment'', ``recognized postsecondary credential'', and ``supportive services'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To expand opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. a) In General.--In this Act, a ``pre-apprenticeship program'' means a program-- (1) designed to-- (A) assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program; and (B) prepare such individuals to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program, including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program; and (2) that meets the requirements described in subsections (b) and (c). (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities. ( b) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve a high number or high percentage of individuals who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (with priority given to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24). ( (e) Eligible Entities Defined.--In this section, an ``eligible entity'' includes-- (1) a community-based organization; (2) a pre-apprenticeship sponsor; (3) an employer for an in-demand industry sector or occupation; (4) a joint labor-management training program; or (5) a partnership among community-based organizations, public education entities, and apprenticeships. ( f) Uses of Funds.--A grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity may be used to carry out one or more of the following: (1) To provide technical assistance to pre-apprentices to help navigate supportive services and other Federal assistance programs (such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.)) (2) Nontraditional apprenticeship population.--The term ``nontraditional apprenticeship population'' means a group of individuals (such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race) the members of which comprise fewer than 25 percent of the individuals participating in a program under the national apprenticeship system. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (

H.R.5026

Armed Forces and National Security

Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021 This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions associated with active duty service in or near the Panama Canal Zone (zone) from January 1, 1958, through the latter of December 31, 1999, or the date on which the last service member departed from duty in the zone. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. The presumption of service-connection applies to illnesses listed in the bill (e.g., Hodgkin's disease) or those that (1) have a positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent that is known or presumed to be associated with service in the zone during the specified time period, and (2) become manifest in a veteran who served in the zone during the specified time period and was exposed to an herbicide agent during such service. The Department of Veterans Affairs must prescribe regulations providing for a presumption of service-connection whenever there is a determination that a positive association exists between the exposure to an herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the zone and the occurrence of an illness in humans.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(2) An illness referred to in paragraph (1) is any illness-- ``(A) that-- ``(i) is described in paragraph (3); or ``(ii) the Secretary determines in regulations prescribed under this section warrants a presumption of service connection by reason of having a positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in the Armed Forces in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period; and ``(B) that becomes manifest within the period, if any, prescribed in such regulations in a veteran who served on active duty in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period and by reason of such service was exposed to such agent. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(B) Hodgkin's disease. ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(E) Prostate cancer. ``(F) Respiratory cancers (including lung cancer). ``(G) Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma). ``(H) AL amyloidosis. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(J) Diabetes mellitus type 2. ``(K) Ischemic heart disease. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(M) Early onset peripheral neuropathy. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(P) Hypothyroidism. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(3) In making determinations for purposes of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) take into account all sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary; ``(B) in evaluating any report, information, or analysis, take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review; and ``(C) consider an association between the occurrence of an illness in humans and exposure to an herbicide agent to be positive for purposes if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. ``(B) The date on which the last member of the Armed Forces departed from official duty in the Panama Canal Zone. ``(2) The term `herbicide agent' means a chemical in an herbicide, including Agent Purple and Agent Orange.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''. <all>

Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes.

Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021

Rep. Newman, Marie

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This bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions associated with active duty service in or near the Panama Canal Zone (zone) from January 1, 1958, through the latter of December 31, 1999, or the date on which the last service member departed from duty in the zone. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. The presumption of service-connection applies to illnesses listed in the bill (e.g., Hodgkin's disease) or those that (1) have a positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent that is known or presumed to be associated with service in the zone during the specified time period, and (2) become manifest in a veteran who served in the zone during the specified time period and was exposed to an herbicide agent during such service. The Department of Veterans Affairs must prescribe regulations providing for a presumption of service-connection whenever there is a determination that a positive association exists between the exposure to an herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the zone and the occurrence of an illness in humans.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. ``(B) Hodgkin's disease. ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(E) Prostate cancer. ``(F) Respiratory cancers (including lung cancer). ``(G) Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma). ``(H) AL amyloidosis. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(J) Diabetes mellitus type 2. ``(K) Ischemic heart disease. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(M) Early onset peripheral neuropathy. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(P) Hypothyroidism. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section. ``(3) In making determinations for purposes of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) take into account all sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary; ``(B) in evaluating any report, information, or analysis, take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review; and ``(C) consider an association between the occurrence of an illness in humans and exposure to an herbicide agent to be positive for purposes if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. ``(B) The date on which the last member of the Armed Forces departed from official duty in the Panama Canal Zone. ``(2) The term `herbicide agent' means a chemical in an herbicide, including Agent Purple and Agent Orange.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. ``(B) Hodgkin's disease. ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(E) Prostate cancer. ``(G) Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma). ``(H) AL amyloidosis. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(J) Diabetes mellitus type 2. ``(K) Ischemic heart disease. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(M) Early onset peripheral neuropathy. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(P) Hypothyroidism. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section. ``(3) In making determinations for purposes of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) take into account all sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary; ``(B) in evaluating any report, information, or analysis, take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review; and ``(C) consider an association between the occurrence of an illness in humans and exposure to an herbicide agent to be positive for purposes if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. ``(B) The date on which the last member of the Armed Forces departed from official duty in the Panama Canal Zone. ``(2) The term `herbicide agent' means a chemical in an herbicide, including Agent Purple and Agent Orange.''. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(2) An illness referred to in paragraph (1) is any illness-- ``(A) that-- ``(i) is described in paragraph (3); or ``(ii) the Secretary determines in regulations prescribed under this section warrants a presumption of service connection by reason of having a positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in the Armed Forces in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period; and ``(B) that becomes manifest within the period, if any, prescribed in such regulations in a veteran who served on active duty in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period and by reason of such service was exposed to such agent. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(B) Hodgkin's disease. ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(E) Prostate cancer. ``(F) Respiratory cancers (including lung cancer). ``(G) Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma). ``(H) AL amyloidosis. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(J) Diabetes mellitus type 2. ``(K) Ischemic heart disease. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(M) Early onset peripheral neuropathy. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(P) Hypothyroidism. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(3) In making determinations for purposes of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) take into account all sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary; ``(B) in evaluating any report, information, or analysis, take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review; and ``(C) consider an association between the occurrence of an illness in humans and exposure to an herbicide agent to be positive for purposes if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. ``(B) The date on which the last member of the Armed Forces departed from official duty in the Panama Canal Zone. ``(2) The term `herbicide agent' means a chemical in an herbicide, including Agent Purple and Agent Orange.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(2) An illness referred to in paragraph (1) is any illness-- ``(A) that-- ``(i) is described in paragraph (3); or ``(ii) the Secretary determines in regulations prescribed under this section warrants a presumption of service connection by reason of having a positive association with exposure to an herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in the Armed Forces in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period; and ``(B) that becomes manifest within the period, if any, prescribed in such regulations in a veteran who served on active duty in or near the Panama Canal Zone during the covered period and by reason of such service was exposed to such agent. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(B) Hodgkin's disease. ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(E) Prostate cancer. ``(F) Respiratory cancers (including lung cancer). ``(G) Soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma). ``(H) AL amyloidosis. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(J) Diabetes mellitus type 2. ``(K) Ischemic heart disease. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(M) Early onset peripheral neuropathy. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(P) Hypothyroidism. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(3) In making determinations for purposes of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) take into account all sound medical and scientific information and analyses available to the Secretary; ``(B) in evaluating any report, information, or analysis, take into consideration whether the results are statistically significant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer review; and ``(C) consider an association between the occurrence of an illness in humans and exposure to an herbicide agent to be positive for purposes if the credible evidence for the association is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the association. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. ``(B) The date on which the last member of the Armed Forces departed from official duty in the Panama Canal Zone. ``(2) The term `herbicide agent' means a chemical in an herbicide, including Agent Purple and Agent Orange.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. ( ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. ( ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. ( ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. ( ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION. ( ``(C) Multiple myeloma. ``(I) Chloracne and any other type of acneiform disease the Secretary determines is similar. ``(L) Parkinson's disease. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(b) Regulations.--(1) Whenever the Secretary makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for the illness covered by that determination for purposes of this section.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone ``(a) In General.--(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to section 1113 of this title, each illness, if any, described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by service referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service. ``(3) An illness described in this paragraph is any of the following: ``(A) Chronic B-cell leukemia. ``(D) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. ``(N) Porphyria cutanea tarda. ``(O) Bladder cancer. ``(2) A determination described in this paragraph is a determination based on sound medical and scientific evidence that a positive association exists between-- ``(A) the exposure of humans to a herbicide agent known or presumed to be associated with service in or near the Panama Canal Zone; and ``(B) the occurrence of a diagnosed or undiagnosed illness in humans. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: ``(1) The term `covered period' means the period beginning on January 1, 1958, and ending on the latter of the following dates, as determined by the Secretary: ``(A) December 31, 1999. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1118 the following new item: ``1119. Presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Panama Canal Zone.''.

H.R.468

Transportation and Public Works

Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021 This act makes incentive payments incurred for expedited completion of certain federally financed airport development projects an allowable project cost standard.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2199]] Public Law 117-186 117th Congress An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. 49 USC 40101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily''; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if-- ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non- weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and ``(v) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[Page 136 STAT. 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-40 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. <all>

Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects.

Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021 Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021 Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021 Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021

Rep. Graves, Sam

R

MO

This act makes incentive payments incurred for expedited completion of certain federally financed airport development projects an allowable project cost standard.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2199]] Public Law 117-186 117th Congress An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. 49 USC 40101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily''; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if-- ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non- weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and ``(v) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[Page 136 STAT. 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-40 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2199]] Public Law 117-186 117th Congress An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. 49 USC 40101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily''; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if-- ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non- weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and ``(v) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[Page 136 STAT. 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-40 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2199]] Public Law 117-186 117th Congress An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. 49 USC 40101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily''; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if-- ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non- weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and ``(v) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[Page 136 STAT. 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-40 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2199]] Public Law 117-186 117th Congress An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally financed airport development projects. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. 49 USC 40101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWABLE COST STANDARDS FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47110(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``(1) if the cost necessarily'' and inserting ``(1)(A) if the cost necessarily''; (2) by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) if the cost is an incentive payment incurred in carrying out the project described in subparagraph (A) that is to be provided to a contractor upon early completion of a project, if-- ``(i) such payment does not exceed the lesser of 5 percent of the initial construction contract amount or $1,000,000; ``(ii) the level of contractor's control of, or access to, the worksite necessary to shorten the duration of the project does not negatively impact the operation of the airport; ``(iii) the contract specifies application of the incentive structure in the event of unforeseeable, non- weather delays beyond the control of the contractor; ``(iv) nothing in any agreement with the contractor prevents the airport operator from retaining responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and capacity of the airport during the execution of the grant agreement; and ``(v) <<NOTE: Determination.>> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[Page 136 STAT. 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-40 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. >> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[ 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. >> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[ 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. >> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[ 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. >> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[ 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 468: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 186] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 468]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021. >> the Secretary determines that the use of an incentive payment is likely to increase airport capacity or efficiency or result in cost savings as a result of shortening the project's duration;''. [[ 2200]] (b) Technical Correction.--Section 47110(e)(7) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in the heading by striking ``Partnership Program Airports'' and inserting ``Partnership program airports''. 168 (2022): Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate.

H.R.8430

Armed Forces and National Security

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure. Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. OUTREACH TO MEMBERS REGARDING POSSIBLE TOXIC EXPOSURE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. Such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the Secretary (including eligibility requirements and timelines) regarding toxic exposure. (b) Promotion.--The Secretary of Defense shall promote the program to members described in subsection (a) by direct mail, email, text messaging, and social media. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note). <all>

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes.

Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022

Rep. Ruiz, Raul

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to work near burn pits. DOD must also establish an outreach program to inform such members regarding toxic exposure. Additionally, DOD must publish on its website a list of resources for members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans, and survivors of such members and veterans who received death benefits.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. OUTREACH TO MEMBERS REGARDING POSSIBLE TOXIC EXPOSURE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. Such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the Secretary (including eligibility requirements and timelines) regarding toxic exposure. (b) Promotion.--The Secretary of Defense shall promote the program to members described in subsection (a) by direct mail, email, text messaging, and social media. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. OUTREACH TO MEMBERS REGARDING POSSIBLE TOXIC EXPOSURE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. Such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the Secretary (including eligibility requirements and timelines) regarding toxic exposure. (b) Promotion.--The Secretary of Defense shall promote the program to members described in subsection (a) by direct mail, email, text messaging, and social media. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. OUTREACH TO MEMBERS REGARDING POSSIBLE TOXIC EXPOSURE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. Such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the Secretary (including eligibility requirements and timelines) regarding toxic exposure. (b) Promotion.--The Secretary of Defense shall promote the program to members described in subsection (a) by direct mail, email, text messaging, and social media. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. OUTREACH TO MEMBERS REGARDING POSSIBLE TOXIC EXPOSURE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. Such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the Secretary (including eligibility requirements and timelines) regarding toxic exposure. (b) Promotion.--The Secretary of Defense shall promote the program to members described in subsection (a) by direct mail, email, text messaging, and social media. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. (d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. ( d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. ( d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. ( d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. ( d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish-- (1) a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the Armed Forces assigned to work near burn pits; and (2) an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure. (c) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish on a website of the Department of Defense a list of resources furnished by the Secretary for-- (1) members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the Armed Forces; (2) dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans; and (3) survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. ( d) Toxic Exposure Defined.--In this section, the term ``toxic exposure'' has the meaning given such term in section 631 of the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-315; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note).

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Taxation

Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022 This bill allows a new investment tax credit for 30% of the basis of any hydropower improvement property. The bill defines such property as property that, amount other things (1) adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam (i.e., a hydroelectric dam licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the enactment of this bill); (2) maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by such a dam; (3) promotes downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance for such a dam; (4) removes an obsolete river obstruction; or (5) places into service an approved remote dam (i.e., a hydroelectric dam that services certain communities and does not contribute to atmosphere pollution).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES. (a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. 48F. CREDIT FOR MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 46, the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any hydropower improvement property placed in service during such taxable year. ``(b) Certain Progress Expenditure Rules Made Applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 46 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990) shall apply for purposes of subsection (a). ``(c) Hydropower Improvement Property.--In this section, the term `hydropower improvement property' means property-- ``(1) which-- ``(A) adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam, ``(B) maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by a qualified dam, ``(C) promotes downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance with respect to a qualified dam, ``(D) upgrades, repairs, or reconstructs a qualified dam to meet Federal dam safety and security standards, ``(E) improves the public uses of, and access to, public waterways impacted by a qualified dam in a manner consistent with a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a settlement agreement reached with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pursuant to such a license, ``(F) removes an obsolete river obstruction, or ``(G) places into service an approved remote dam, and ``(2) for which, prior to January 1, 2032, the taxpayer receives written approval with respect to any property described in paragraph (1) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or State or local officials, as appropriate. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Approved remote dam.--The term `approved remote dam' means-- ``(A) a hydroelectric dam which-- ``(i) exclusively services communities not interconnected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Eastern Interconnection, or the Western Interconnection, ``(ii) was licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before December 31, 2020, and ``(iii) does not contribute to atmosphere pollution, and ``(B) any qualified interconnection property (as defined in section 48(a)(8)(B)) associated with a dam described in subparagraph (A) which has a maximum net output of not greater than 20 megawatts. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(3) Obsolete river obstruction.--The term `obsolete river obstruction' means a qualified nonpowered dam (as defined in section 34(e)(3) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 823e(e)(3))) no longer serving its intended purpose. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. (b) Elective Payment and Transfer of Credit.-- (1) Elective payment.--Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(a) of Public Law 117- 169, is amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(13) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.'', and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``(C), or (D)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(C), (D), or (E)'', (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) (as amended by clause (i)) as subparagraph (F), and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) Election with respect to credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.--If a taxpayer other than an entity described in subparagraph (A) makes an election under this subparagraph with respect to any taxable year in which such taxpayer has, after December 31, 2022, placed in service hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c)), such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable entity for purposes of this section for such taxable year, but only with respect to the credit described in subsection (b)(13).''. (2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. (3) Section 50 of such Code is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)(E), as amended by section 13702(b) of Public Law 117-169, by striking ``or 48E(e)'' and inserting ``48E(e), or 48F(b)'', and (B) in subsection (d)(2), as amended by section 13102(f)(5) of Public Law 117-169-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or any hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c))'' after ``any energy storage technology (as defined in section 48(c)(6))'', and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``energy storage technology'' each place it appears and inserting ``energy storage technology or hydropower improvement property''. (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2022. <all>

Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes.

Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022

Sen. Cantwell, Maria

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WA

This bill allows a new investment tax credit for 30% of the basis of any hydropower improvement property. The bill defines such property as property that, amount other things (1) adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam (i.e., a hydroelectric dam licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the enactment of this bill); (2) maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by such a dam; (3) promotes downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance for such a dam; (4) removes an obsolete river obstruction; or (5) places into service an approved remote dam (i.e., a hydroelectric dam that services certain communities and does not contribute to atmosphere pollution).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022''. SEC. ``(b) Certain Progress Expenditure Rules Made Applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 46 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990) shall apply for purposes of subsection (a). ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Approved remote dam.--The term `approved remote dam' means-- ``(A) a hydroelectric dam which-- ``(i) exclusively services communities not interconnected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Eastern Interconnection, or the Western Interconnection, ``(ii) was licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before December 31, 2020, and ``(iii) does not contribute to atmosphere pollution, and ``(B) any qualified interconnection property (as defined in section 48(a)(8)(B)) associated with a dam described in subparagraph (A) which has a maximum net output of not greater than 20 megawatts. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. 823e(e)(3))) no longer serving its intended purpose. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. '', and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``(C), or (D)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(C), (D), or (E)'', (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) (as amended by clause (i)) as subparagraph (F), and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) Election with respect to credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.--If a taxpayer other than an entity described in subparagraph (A) makes an election under this subparagraph with respect to any taxable year in which such taxpayer has, after December 31, 2022, placed in service hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c)), such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable entity for purposes of this section for such taxable year, but only with respect to the credit described in subsection (b)(13).''. (2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022''. SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. 823e(e)(3))) no longer serving its intended purpose. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. '', and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``(C), or (D)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(C), (D), or (E)'', (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) (as amended by clause (i)) as subparagraph (F), and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) Election with respect to credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.--If a taxpayer other than an entity described in subparagraph (A) makes an election under this subparagraph with respect to any taxable year in which such taxpayer has, after December 31, 2022, placed in service hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c)), such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable entity for purposes of this section for such taxable year, but only with respect to the credit described in subsection (b)(13).''. (2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022''. SEC. ``(b) Certain Progress Expenditure Rules Made Applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 46 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990) shall apply for purposes of subsection (a). ``(c) Hydropower Improvement Property.--In this section, the term `hydropower improvement property' means property-- ``(1) which-- ``(A) adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam, ``(B) maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by a qualified dam, ``(C) promotes downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance with respect to a qualified dam, ``(D) upgrades, repairs, or reconstructs a qualified dam to meet Federal dam safety and security standards, ``(E) improves the public uses of, and access to, public waterways impacted by a qualified dam in a manner consistent with a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a settlement agreement reached with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pursuant to such a license, ``(F) removes an obsolete river obstruction, or ``(G) places into service an approved remote dam, and ``(2) for which, prior to January 1, 2032, the taxpayer receives written approval with respect to any property described in paragraph (1) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or State or local officials, as appropriate. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Approved remote dam.--The term `approved remote dam' means-- ``(A) a hydroelectric dam which-- ``(i) exclusively services communities not interconnected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Eastern Interconnection, or the Western Interconnection, ``(ii) was licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before December 31, 2020, and ``(iii) does not contribute to atmosphere pollution, and ``(B) any qualified interconnection property (as defined in section 48(a)(8)(B)) associated with a dam described in subparagraph (A) which has a maximum net output of not greater than 20 megawatts. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(3) Obsolete river obstruction.--The term `obsolete river obstruction' means a qualified nonpowered dam (as defined in section 34(e)(3) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 823e(e)(3))) no longer serving its intended purpose. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. '', and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``(C), or (D)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(C), (D), or (E)'', (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) (as amended by clause (i)) as subparagraph (F), and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) Election with respect to credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.--If a taxpayer other than an entity described in subparagraph (A) makes an election under this subparagraph with respect to any taxable year in which such taxpayer has, after December 31, 2022, placed in service hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c)), such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable entity for purposes of this section for such taxable year, but only with respect to the credit described in subsection (b)(13).''. (2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022''. SEC. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 46, the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any hydropower improvement property placed in service during such taxable year. ``(b) Certain Progress Expenditure Rules Made Applicable.--Rules similar to the rules of subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 46 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990) shall apply for purposes of subsection (a). ``(c) Hydropower Improvement Property.--In this section, the term `hydropower improvement property' means property-- ``(1) which-- ``(A) adds or improves fish passage at a qualified dam, ``(B) maintains or improves the quality of the water retained or released by a qualified dam, ``(C) promotes downstream sediment transport processes and habitat maintenance with respect to a qualified dam, ``(D) upgrades, repairs, or reconstructs a qualified dam to meet Federal dam safety and security standards, ``(E) improves the public uses of, and access to, public waterways impacted by a qualified dam in a manner consistent with a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a settlement agreement reached with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pursuant to such a license, ``(F) removes an obsolete river obstruction, or ``(G) places into service an approved remote dam, and ``(2) for which, prior to January 1, 2032, the taxpayer receives written approval with respect to any property described in paragraph (1) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or State or local officials, as appropriate. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) Approved remote dam.--The term `approved remote dam' means-- ``(A) a hydroelectric dam which-- ``(i) exclusively services communities not interconnected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Eastern Interconnection, or the Western Interconnection, ``(ii) was licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before December 31, 2020, and ``(iii) does not contribute to atmosphere pollution, and ``(B) any qualified interconnection property (as defined in section 48(a)(8)(B)) associated with a dam described in subparagraph (A) which has a maximum net output of not greater than 20 megawatts. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(3) Obsolete river obstruction.--The term `obsolete river obstruction' means a qualified nonpowered dam (as defined in section 34(e)(3) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 823e(e)(3))) no longer serving its intended purpose. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. (b) Elective Payment and Transfer of Credit.-- (1) Elective payment.--Section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(a) of Public Law 117- 169, is amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: ``(13) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F. '', and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``(C), or (D)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(C), (D), or (E)'', (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (E) (as amended by clause (i)) as subparagraph (F), and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) Election with respect to credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.--If a taxpayer other than an entity described in subparagraph (A) makes an election under this subparagraph with respect to any taxable year in which such taxpayer has, after December 31, 2022, placed in service hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c)), such taxpayer shall be treated as an applicable entity for purposes of this section for such taxable year, but only with respect to the credit described in subsection (b)(13).''. (2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (3) Section 50 of such Code is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)(E), as amended by section 13702(b) of Public Law 117-169, by striking ``or 48E(e)'' and inserting ``48E(e), or 48F(b)'', and (B) in subsection (d)(2), as amended by section 13102(f)(5) of Public Law 117-169-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or any hydropower improvement property (as defined in section 48F(c))'' after ``any energy storage technology (as defined in section 48(c)(6))'', and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``energy storage technology'' each place it appears and inserting ``energy storage technology or hydropower improvement property''. (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. ( (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. 4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. 4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. ( (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. 4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. ( (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. 4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. ( (4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702 of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after section 48E the following new section: ``SEC. ``(2) Fish passage.--The term `fish passage' means, with respect to any qualified dam, any new or upgraded turbine, fishway, or other fish passage technology which improves fish migration and survival rates. ``(4) Qualified dam.--The term `qualified dam' means a hydroelectric dam that is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or legally operating without such a license before the date of enactment of this section.''. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. 4) The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(5) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48E the following new item: ``Sec. 48F. Credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife habitats, and for other purposes. 2) Transfer.--Section 6418(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 13801(b) of Public Law 117-169, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xii) The credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities under section 48F.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 46 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 13702(b)(1) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) the credit for maintaining and enhancing hydroelectric facilities.''. ( 2) Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code, as amended by section 13702(b)(2) of Public Law 117-169, is amended-- (A) in clause (vii), by striking ``and'' at the end, (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and'', and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ix) the basis of any hydropower improvement property under section 48F.''. ( (

S.1799

Armed Forces and National Security

Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a report on establishing a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). The report must include a recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. DOD must brief the congressional defense committees on the report.

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. (2) Recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under paragraph (1), including-- (A) designating SARC as a secondary MOS instead of a primary MOS; (B) providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to service members who qualify for the SARC MOS; (C) limiting the amount of time that a service member who has qualified for the SARC MOS can serve as a SARC in a given period of time; or (D) requiring evaluations for service members who have qualified for the SARC MOS and are serving as a SARC to be completed by an officer of the rank of O-6 or higher. (3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. (4) An analysis of the impact of a SARC MOS on the talent management of the existing SARC program, including recruitment and retention. (5) An analysis of the requirements for a SARC-specific chain of command. (6) A plan to execute a SARC MOS within two years. (7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. (8) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant for inclusion. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a). <all>

Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021

A bill to professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes.

Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit a report on establishing a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). The report must include a recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. DOD must brief the congressional defense committees on the report.

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. (2) Recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under paragraph (1), including-- (A) designating SARC as a secondary MOS instead of a primary MOS; (B) providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to service members who qualify for the SARC MOS; (C) limiting the amount of time that a service member who has qualified for the SARC MOS can serve as a SARC in a given period of time; or (D) requiring evaluations for service members who have qualified for the SARC MOS and are serving as a SARC to be completed by an officer of the rank of O-6 or higher. (3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. (4) An analysis of the impact of a SARC MOS on the talent management of the existing SARC program, including recruitment and retention. (5) An analysis of the requirements for a SARC-specific chain of command. (6) A plan to execute a SARC MOS within two years. (7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. (8) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant for inclusion. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a). <all>

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. (2) Recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under paragraph (1), including-- (A) designating SARC as a secondary MOS instead of a primary MOS; (B) providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to service members who qualify for the SARC MOS; (C) limiting the amount of time that a service member who has qualified for the SARC MOS can serve as a SARC in a given period of time; or (D) requiring evaluations for service members who have qualified for the SARC MOS and are serving as a SARC to be completed by an officer of the rank of O-6 or higher. (3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. (4) An analysis of the impact of a SARC MOS on the talent management of the existing SARC program, including recruitment and retention. (5) An analysis of the requirements for a SARC-specific chain of command. (6) A plan to execute a SARC MOS within two years. (7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. (8) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant for inclusion. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. (2) Recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under paragraph (1), including-- (A) designating SARC as a secondary MOS instead of a primary MOS; (B) providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to service members who qualify for the SARC MOS; (C) limiting the amount of time that a service member who has qualified for the SARC MOS can serve as a SARC in a given period of time; or (D) requiring evaluations for service members who have qualified for the SARC MOS and are serving as a SARC to be completed by an officer of the rank of O-6 or higher. (3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. (4) An analysis of the impact of a SARC MOS on the talent management of the existing SARC program, including recruitment and retention. (5) An analysis of the requirements for a SARC-specific chain of command. (6) A plan to execute a SARC MOS within two years. (7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. (8) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant for inclusion. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a). <all>

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A recommendation on the required rank and experience of a SARC MOS. (2) Recommendations for strengthening recruitment and retention of members of the Armed Forces of the required rank and experience identified under paragraph (1), including-- (A) designating SARC as a secondary MOS instead of a primary MOS; (B) providing initial or recurrent bonuses or duty stations of choice to service members who qualify for the SARC MOS; (C) limiting the amount of time that a service member who has qualified for the SARC MOS can serve as a SARC in a given period of time; or (D) requiring evaluations for service members who have qualified for the SARC MOS and are serving as a SARC to be completed by an officer of the rank of O-6 or higher. (3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. (4) An analysis of the impact of a SARC MOS on the talent management of the existing SARC program, including recruitment and retention. (5) An analysis of the requirements for a SARC-specific chain of command. (6) A plan to execute a SARC MOS within two years. (7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. (8) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense considers relevant for inclusion. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a). <all>

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( 3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. ( 7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( 3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. ( 7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( 3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. ( 7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( 3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. ( 7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

To professionalize the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator in the military, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal execution of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). ( 3) Recommendations for standardizing training and education for service members seeking a SARC MOS or serving as a SARC, including by institutionalizing relevant academies for each of the services. ( 7) Analysis of the cost of a SARC MOS program. ( (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection (a).

H.R.4479

Health

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021 This bill establishes separate payment requirements for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services. The bill's requirements apply to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that have an average daily cost of $500 or more in 2022 and as adjusted based on a specified fee schedule factor in each year thereafter.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t)(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(t)(16)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Separate payment for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical (as defined in clause (v)) with an estimated mean per day product cost equal to or exceeding the threshold specified in clause (iii). ``(ii) Separate payment.--For purposes of clause (i), the separate payment specified in this subclause for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical described in clause (i) shall be equal to-- ``(I) the average sales price for the drug established under section 1847A, to the extent the average sales price is available, as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A); or ``(II) if the data necessary to calculate the average sales price for the drug in the year under the section and paragraph specified in subclause (I) is not available, the wholesale acquisition cost (as defined in subsection 1847A(c)(6)(B)), as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A), or, if the wholesale acquisition cost is not available, the mean unit cost data derived from hospital claims data. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''. <all>

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system.

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021

Rep. Peters, Scott H.

D

CA

This bill establishes separate payment requirements for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services. The bill's requirements apply to diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals that have an average daily cost of $500 or more in 2022 and as adjusted based on a specified fee schedule factor in each year thereafter.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t)(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Separate payment.--For purposes of clause (i), the separate payment specified in this subclause for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical described in clause (i) shall be equal to-- ``(I) the average sales price for the drug established under section 1847A, to the extent the average sales price is available, as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A); or ``(II) if the data necessary to calculate the average sales price for the drug in the year under the section and paragraph specified in subclause (I) is not available, the wholesale acquisition cost (as defined in subsection 1847A(c)(6)(B)), as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A), or, if the wholesale acquisition cost is not available, the mean unit cost data derived from hospital claims data. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t)(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Separate payment.--For purposes of clause (i), the separate payment specified in this subclause for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical described in clause (i) shall be equal to-- ``(I) the average sales price for the drug established under section 1847A, to the extent the average sales price is available, as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A); or ``(II) if the data necessary to calculate the average sales price for the drug in the year under the section and paragraph specified in subclause (I) is not available, the wholesale acquisition cost (as defined in subsection 1847A(c)(6)(B)), as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A), or, if the wholesale acquisition cost is not available, the mean unit cost data derived from hospital claims data. ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t)(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(t)(16)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Separate payment for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical (as defined in clause (v)) with an estimated mean per day product cost equal to or exceeding the threshold specified in clause (iii). ``(ii) Separate payment.--For purposes of clause (i), the separate payment specified in this subclause for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical described in clause (i) shall be equal to-- ``(I) the average sales price for the drug established under section 1847A, to the extent the average sales price is available, as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A); or ``(II) if the data necessary to calculate the average sales price for the drug in the year under the section and paragraph specified in subclause (I) is not available, the wholesale acquisition cost (as defined in subsection 1847A(c)(6)(B)), as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A), or, if the wholesale acquisition cost is not available, the mean unit cost data derived from hospital claims data. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(t)(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(t)(16)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) Separate payment for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall not package, and shall make a separate payment as specified in clause (ii) for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical (as defined in clause (v)) with an estimated mean per day product cost equal to or exceeding the threshold specified in clause (iii). ``(ii) Separate payment.--For purposes of clause (i), the separate payment specified in this subclause for a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical described in clause (i) shall be equal to-- ``(I) the average sales price for the drug established under section 1847A, to the extent the average sales price is available, as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A); or ``(II) if the data necessary to calculate the average sales price for the drug in the year under the section and paragraph specified in subclause (I) is not available, the wholesale acquisition cost (as defined in subsection 1847A(c)(6)(B)), as calculated and adjusted by the Secretary to the extent such adjustment is adopted for other specified covered outpatient drugs under paragraph (14)(A), or, if the wholesale acquisition cost is not available, the mean unit cost data derived from hospital claims data. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(v) Definition of diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `diagnostic radiopharmaceutical' means a drug or biological that is described in section 315.2(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration on or after January 1, 2008.''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as affecting eligibility of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for pass-through payments under paragraph (6). ``(iii) Threshold.--For purposes of this subparagraph, the threshold specified in this clause-- ``(I) for 2022, is $500; and ``(II) for a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the OPD fee schedule increase factor under paragraph (3)(C)(iv) for the year. ``(iv) Budget neutrality.--The Secretary shall make such adjustments as are necessary under paragraph (9)(B) to ensure that the amount of expenditures under this subsection for a year with application of this subparagraph is equal to the amount of expenditures that would be made under this subsection for such year without application of this subparagraph. b) No Impact on Copayment.--Section 1833(t)(8)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(8)(E)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``and separate payments for certain diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals'' after ``pass- through adjustments''; and (2) by inserting ``and paragraph (16)(G)'' after ``such adjustments)''.

H.R.4474

Transportation and Public Works

Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of the Nation Act or the BRAIN TRAIN Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. DOT may award competitive grants under the program to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than one year. In awarding grants, DOT must select high-performance rail projects (1) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, (2) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed projects are feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, and (3) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of federal funding requested. The federal share of the cost of a capital project shall not exceed 90% of the project's net capital cost.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of the Nation Act'' or the ``BRAIN TRAIN Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE. (a) In General.--Chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 26107. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(2) Capital project.--The term `capital project' means a project or program in a State rail plan developed under chapter 227 for-- ``(A) acquiring, constructing, improving, or inspecting equipment, track, and track structures, or a facility of use in or for the primary benefit of intercity passenger rail service; ``(B) expenses incidental to the acquisition or construction (including designing, engineering, location surveying, mapping, environmental studies, and acquiring active or out of service rights-of-way); and ``(C) payments for the capital portions of rail trackage rights agreements, highway-rail grade crossing improvements related to intercity passenger rail service, mitigating environmental impacts, communication and signalization improvements, relocation assistance, acquiring replacement housing sites, and acquiring, constructing, relocating, and rehabilitating replacement housing. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(4) Intercity passenger rail service.--The term `intercity passenger rail service' has the meaning given the term `intercity rail passenger transportation' in section 24102. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(6) State.--The term `State' means any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(c) Applications.--Each applicant seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall reasonably require. ``(d) Competitive Grant Selection and Criteria for Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) establish criteria for selecting among capital projects that meet the criteria specified in paragraph (2); ``(B) conduct a national solicitation for applications; and ``(C) award grants on a competitive basis. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 24902 note); ``(ii) the applicant or recipient to have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project, satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment or facilities, and the capability and willingness to maintain the equipment or facilities; ``(iii) the project to be based on the results of preliminary engineering studies or other planning; ``(iv) the applicant to provide sufficient information upon which the Secretary can make the findings required under this subsection; ``(v) if an applicant has selected the proposed operator of its service, the applicant to provide written justification to the Secretary showing why the proposed operator is the best, taking into account costs and other factors; ``(vi) each proposed project to meet all safety and security requirements that are applicable to the project under law; and ``(vii) each project to be compatible with, and operated in conformance with-- ``(I) plans developed pursuant to the requirements under section 135 of title 23; and ``(II) the national rail plan (if available); ``(B) select high-performance rail projects-- ``(i) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) levels of estimated ridership, increased on-time performance, reduced trip time, or additional service frequency to meet anticipated or existing demand; ``(II) anticipated provision of intercity passenger rail service in historically and persistently unconnected and under-connected regions; and ``(III) anticipated favorable impact on air or highway traffic congestion, capacity, or safety; ``(ii) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed project is feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, as indicated by-- ``(I) the project's precommencement compliance with environmental protection requirements; ``(II) the readiness of the project to be commenced; and ``(III) other relevant factors determined by the Secretary; and ``(iii) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of Federal funding requested under this section; and ``(C) give greater consideration to projects that-- ``(i) are anticipated to result in benefits to other modes of transportation and to the public at large, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) encouragement of intermodal connectivity through provision of direct connections between train and transit stations, airports, bus terminals, subway stations, ferry ports, and other modes of transportation; ``(II) anticipated improvement of conventional intercity passenger, freight, or commuter rail operations; ``(III) use of positive train control technologies; ``(IV) environmental benefits, including projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient or electrified, and cost-effective passenger rail equipment; ``(V) anticipated reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; ``(VI) anticipated improvement of air quality and public health; ``(VII) anticipated positive economic and employment impacts, including development in the areas near passenger stations, historic districts, or other opportunity zones; ``(VIII) encouragement of State and private contributions toward station development, energy and environmental efficiency, and economic benefits; and ``(IX) provision of enhanced access for persons with disabilities to intercity passenger rail service; and ``(ii) incorporate equitable financial participation in the project's financing, including consideration of-- ``(I) donated or discounted interests in real or personal property; ``(II) donated services; ``(III) financial contributions by intercity passenger, freight, and commuter rail carriers commensurate with the benefit expected to their operations; ``(IV) financial commitments from host railroads, non-Federal governmental entities, nongovernmental entities, and others; and ``(V) Federal loans, including loans under title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 821 et seq.). ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i). ``(e) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a capital project financed under this section shall not exceed 90 percent of the project's net capital cost. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(3) Loans.--The value of any Federal loans paid back with non-Federal funds shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(f) Issuance of Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107. Intercity passenger rail service investment program.''. <all>

BRAIN TRAIN Act

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program.

BRAIN TRAIN Act Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of the Nation Act

Rep. McGovern, James P.

D

MA

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. DOT may award competitive grants under the program to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than one year. In awarding grants, DOT must select high-performance rail projects (1) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, (2) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed projects are feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, and (3) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of federal funding requested. The federal share of the cost of a capital project shall not exceed 90% of the project's net capital cost.

SHORT TITLES. 2. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(6) State.--The term `State' means any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(e) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a capital project financed under this section shall not exceed 90 percent of the project's net capital cost. ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. Intercity passenger rail service investment program.''.

SHORT TITLES. 2. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(6) State.--The term `State' means any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(e) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a capital project financed under this section shall not exceed 90 percent of the project's net capital cost. ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. Intercity passenger rail service investment program.''.

SHORT TITLES. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 26107. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(6) State.--The term `State' means any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. 24902 note); ``(ii) the applicant or recipient to have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project, satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment or facilities, and the capability and willingness to maintain the equipment or facilities; ``(iii) the project to be based on the results of preliminary engineering studies or other planning; ``(iv) the applicant to provide sufficient information upon which the Secretary can make the findings required under this subsection; ``(v) if an applicant has selected the proposed operator of its service, the applicant to provide written justification to the Secretary showing why the proposed operator is the best, taking into account costs and other factors; ``(vi) each proposed project to meet all safety and security requirements that are applicable to the project under law; and ``(vii) each project to be compatible with, and operated in conformance with-- ``(I) plans developed pursuant to the requirements under section 135 of title 23; and ``(II) the national rail plan (if available); ``(B) select high-performance rail projects-- ``(i) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) levels of estimated ridership, increased on-time performance, reduced trip time, or additional service frequency to meet anticipated or existing demand; ``(II) anticipated provision of intercity passenger rail service in historically and persistently unconnected and under-connected regions; and ``(III) anticipated favorable impact on air or highway traffic congestion, capacity, or safety; ``(ii) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed project is feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, as indicated by-- ``(I) the project's precommencement compliance with environmental protection requirements; ``(II) the readiness of the project to be commenced; and ``(III) other relevant factors determined by the Secretary; and ``(iii) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of Federal funding requested under this section; and ``(C) give greater consideration to projects that-- ``(i) are anticipated to result in benefits to other modes of transportation and to the public at large, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) encouragement of intermodal connectivity through provision of direct connections between train and transit stations, airports, bus terminals, subway stations, ferry ports, and other modes of transportation; ``(II) anticipated improvement of conventional intercity passenger, freight, or commuter rail operations; ``(III) use of positive train control technologies; ``(IV) environmental benefits, including projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient or electrified, and cost-effective passenger rail equipment; ``(V) anticipated reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; ``(VI) anticipated improvement of air quality and public health; ``(VII) anticipated positive economic and employment impacts, including development in the areas near passenger stations, historic districts, or other opportunity zones; ``(VIII) encouragement of State and private contributions toward station development, energy and environmental efficiency, and economic benefits; and ``(IX) provision of enhanced access for persons with disabilities to intercity passenger rail service; and ``(ii) incorporate equitable financial participation in the project's financing, including consideration of-- ``(I) donated or discounted interests in real or personal property; ``(II) donated services; ``(III) financial contributions by intercity passenger, freight, and commuter rail carriers commensurate with the benefit expected to their operations; ``(IV) financial commitments from host railroads, non-Federal governmental entities, nongovernmental entities, and others; and ``(V) Federal loans, including loans under title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(e) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a capital project financed under this section shall not exceed 90 percent of the project's net capital cost. ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. Intercity passenger rail service investment program.''.

SHORT TITLES. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 26107. ``(2) Capital project.--The term `capital project' means a project or program in a State rail plan developed under chapter 227 for-- ``(A) acquiring, constructing, improving, or inspecting equipment, track, and track structures, or a facility of use in or for the primary benefit of intercity passenger rail service; ``(B) expenses incidental to the acquisition or construction (including designing, engineering, location surveying, mapping, environmental studies, and acquiring active or out of service rights-of-way); and ``(C) payments for the capital portions of rail trackage rights agreements, highway-rail grade crossing improvements related to intercity passenger rail service, mitigating environmental impacts, communication and signalization improvements, relocation assistance, acquiring replacement housing sites, and acquiring, constructing, relocating, and rehabilitating replacement housing. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(6) State.--The term `State' means any of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. ``(d) Competitive Grant Selection and Criteria for Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) establish criteria for selecting among capital projects that meet the criteria specified in paragraph (2); ``(B) conduct a national solicitation for applications; and ``(C) award grants on a competitive basis. 24902 note); ``(ii) the applicant or recipient to have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project, satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment or facilities, and the capability and willingness to maintain the equipment or facilities; ``(iii) the project to be based on the results of preliminary engineering studies or other planning; ``(iv) the applicant to provide sufficient information upon which the Secretary can make the findings required under this subsection; ``(v) if an applicant has selected the proposed operator of its service, the applicant to provide written justification to the Secretary showing why the proposed operator is the best, taking into account costs and other factors; ``(vi) each proposed project to meet all safety and security requirements that are applicable to the project under law; and ``(vii) each project to be compatible with, and operated in conformance with-- ``(I) plans developed pursuant to the requirements under section 135 of title 23; and ``(II) the national rail plan (if available); ``(B) select high-performance rail projects-- ``(i) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) levels of estimated ridership, increased on-time performance, reduced trip time, or additional service frequency to meet anticipated or existing demand; ``(II) anticipated provision of intercity passenger rail service in historically and persistently unconnected and under-connected regions; and ``(III) anticipated favorable impact on air or highway traffic congestion, capacity, or safety; ``(ii) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed project is feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, as indicated by-- ``(I) the project's precommencement compliance with environmental protection requirements; ``(II) the readiness of the project to be commenced; and ``(III) other relevant factors determined by the Secretary; and ``(iii) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of Federal funding requested under this section; and ``(C) give greater consideration to projects that-- ``(i) are anticipated to result in benefits to other modes of transportation and to the public at large, including consideration of the project's-- ``(I) encouragement of intermodal connectivity through provision of direct connections between train and transit stations, airports, bus terminals, subway stations, ferry ports, and other modes of transportation; ``(II) anticipated improvement of conventional intercity passenger, freight, or commuter rail operations; ``(III) use of positive train control technologies; ``(IV) environmental benefits, including projects that involve the purchase of environmentally sensitive, fuel-efficient or electrified, and cost-effective passenger rail equipment; ``(V) anticipated reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; ``(VI) anticipated improvement of air quality and public health; ``(VII) anticipated positive economic and employment impacts, including development in the areas near passenger stations, historic districts, or other opportunity zones; ``(VIII) encouragement of State and private contributions toward station development, energy and environmental efficiency, and economic benefits; and ``(IX) provision of enhanced access for persons with disabilities to intercity passenger rail service; and ``(ii) incorporate equitable financial participation in the project's financing, including consideration of-- ``(I) donated or discounted interests in real or personal property; ``(II) donated services; ``(III) financial contributions by intercity passenger, freight, and commuter rail carriers commensurate with the benefit expected to their operations; ``(IV) financial commitments from host railroads, non-Federal governmental entities, nongovernmental entities, and others; and ``(V) Federal loans, including loans under title V of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 821 et seq.). ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(e) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a capital project financed under this section shall not exceed 90 percent of the project's net capital cost. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(f) Issuance of Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. Intercity passenger rail service investment program.''.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i).

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i).

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i).

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i).

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107.

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(4) State rail plans.--State rail plans completed before the date of enactment of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (division B of Public Law 110-432) that substantially meet the requirements of chapter 227 of this title, as determined by the Secretary pursuant to section 22706, shall be deemed by the Secretary to have met the requirements of paragraph (2)(A)(i).

To establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program. Intercity passenger rail service investment program ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicant.--The term `applicant' means Amtrak or a State, group of States, interstate compact, or public agency established by 1 or more States with responsibility for providing intercity passenger rail service. ``(3) High-performance rail.--The term `high-performance rail' means intercity passenger rail service that is designed to meet the current and future market demand for the transportation of people, in terms of capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. ``(b) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. ``(2) Grants authorized.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to an applicant to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than 1 year. ``(2) Grant criteria.--In selecting the recipients of intercity passenger rail grants under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require-- ``(i) the project to be part of a State rail plan developed under chapter 227, or under the plan required under section 211 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. ``(3) Grant conditions.--The Secretary shall require each recipient of a grant under this chapter to comply with the grant requirements under section 22905. ``(2) In-kind match.--The fair market value of in-kind contributions to a capital project financed under this section shall be treated as non-Federal matching funds for purposes of paragraph (1). ``(2) Availability of funds.--Any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1) that remain unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall be made available for eligible projects in the following fiscal year.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``26107.

S.612

Armed Forces and National Security

Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021 This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with information related to best practices for the collaboration on centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care. The VA must also ensure that the information and related resources are accessible to VA medical center staff and homelessness service providers. Additionally, the bill requires the VHA to communicate with VA employees who have responsibilities related to homelessness assistance programs regarding (1) the measurement of performance by the VA's Homeless Program Office, and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about the performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COORDINATED ENTRY PROCESSES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES OPERATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (b) Information Described.--The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, homelessness service providers of the Department, and local partners (including local offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or public housing agencies, and private and public local community organizations) on the centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care under section 578.7(a)(8) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures. <all>

Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021

A bill to require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with information related to best practices for the collaboration on centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care. The VA must also ensure that the information and related resources are accessible to VA medical center staff and homelessness service providers. Additionally, the bill requires the VHA to communicate with VA employees who have responsibilities related to homelessness assistance programs regarding (1) the measurement of performance by the VA's Homeless Program Office, and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about the performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COORDINATED ENTRY PROCESSES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES OPERATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (b) Information Described.--The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, homelessness service providers of the Department, and local partners (including local offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or public housing agencies, and private and public local community organizations) on the centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care under section 578.7(a)(8) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures. <all>

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COORDINATED ENTRY PROCESSES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES OPERATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (b) Information Described.--The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, homelessness service providers of the Department, and local partners (including local offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or public housing agencies, and private and public local community organizations) on the centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care under section 578.7(a)(8) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures. <all>

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COORDINATED ENTRY PROCESSES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES OPERATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (b) Information Described.--The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, homelessness service providers of the Department, and local partners (including local offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or public housing agencies, and private and public local community organizations) on the centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care under section 578.7(a)(8) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures. <all>

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHARING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO COORDINATED ENTRY PROCESSES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES OPERATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (b) Information Described.--The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, homelessness service providers of the Department, and local partners (including local offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or public housing agencies, and private and public local community organizations) on the centralized or coordinated assessment systems established and operated by Continuums of Care under section 578.7(a)(8) of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures. <all>

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. (

To require the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department regarding the coordinated entry processes for housing and services operated under the Continuum of Care Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) provide to staff of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and homelessness service providers of the Department the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to such staff and providers. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding-- (1) the measurement of performance of such programs by the Homeless Programs Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

H.R.5232

Finance and Financial Sector

Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the service that working dogs provide to society. The designs of the coins minted under this bill shall be emblematic of the contributions of working dogs to society, including in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. Treasury may issue coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2023. All sales of coins shall include a surcharge, which shall be paid to America's VetDogs for general expenses associated with the fulfillment of its mission.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities. (2) The United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers in the Civil War and World War I, but military K-9s did not become officially recognized until March 13, 1942. During the height on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq it is estimated that the United States military employed near 2,500 K-9s. (3) Military K-9s have seen service in every major United States combat since World War I and have been praised by military leadership as an indispensable asset for military, police, government, and private security teams around the world. (4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. (5) Since 2000, military K-9s have left service and gone onto work explosive detection for police forces, and work as service dogs for veterans and families. (6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. Service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for those who are deaf, see for those who are blind, and even sense changes in a person's body before a seizure. Working dogs play a vital role in improving the lives of many. (7) The service dog programs of America's VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. (8) America's VetDogs provides-- (A) guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; (B) hearing dogs for those who have lost their hearing later in life by alerting to alarms, door bells, sirens, and more; (C) service dogs for those with other physical disabilities that are specially trained to provide balance, retrieve dropped items, open and close doors, turn on and off lights, carry a backpack, and more; (D) facility dogs which are specially trained to spend time working with wounded veterans recovering at military hospitals and veterans medical centers; (E) dogs that work with physical and occupational therapists as they treat soldiers and become an essential part of the healing process; and (F) PTSD service dogs that are trained to help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD by providing the emotional and physical support a veteran may need. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. (2) Designs and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with-- (A) America's VetDogs; and (B) the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Mint Facility.--Only 1 facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2023. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. (b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to America's VetDogs for application to general expenses associated with the fulfillment of the mission of America's VetDogs, including for costs associated with-- (1) personnel related to training, dog care, and consumer needs; (2) consultants to facilitate the training of America's VetDogs Certified Service Dog Instructors; and (3) travel, room and board for clients served by America's VetDogs. (c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 9. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory Paygo Scorecards.--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)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. 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Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.

Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

Rep. McHenry, Patrick T.

R

NC

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the service that working dogs provide to society. The designs of the coins minted under this bill shall be emblematic of the contributions of working dogs to society, including in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. Treasury may issue coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2023. All sales of coins shall include a surcharge, which shall be paid to America's VetDogs for general expenses associated with the fulfillment of its mission.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. The Congress finds the following: (1) Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities. (2) The United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers in the Civil War and World War I, but military K-9s did not become officially recognized until March 13, 1942. (5) Since 2000, military K-9s have left service and gone onto work explosive detection for police forces, and work as service dogs for veterans and families. (7) The service dog programs of America's VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. 6. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. SEC. 9. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. (2) The United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers in the Civil War and World War I, but military K-9s did not become officially recognized until March 13, 1942. (5) Since 2000, military K-9s have left service and gone onto work explosive detection for police forces, and work as service dogs for veterans and families. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. 6. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. SEC. 9. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities. (2) The United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers in the Civil War and World War I, but military K-9s did not become officially recognized until March 13, 1942. (4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. (5) Since 2000, military K-9s have left service and gone onto work explosive detection for police forces, and work as service dogs for veterans and families. (7) The service dog programs of America's VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. (8) America's VetDogs provides-- (A) guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; (B) hearing dogs for those who have lost their hearing later in life by alerting to alarms, door bells, sirens, and more; (C) service dogs for those with other physical disabilities that are specially trained to provide balance, retrieve dropped items, open and close doors, turn on and off lights, carry a backpack, and more; (D) facility dogs which are specially trained to spend time working with wounded veterans recovering at military hospitals and veterans medical centers; (E) dogs that work with physical and occupational therapists as they treat soldiers and become an essential part of the healing process; and (F) PTSD service dogs that are trained to help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD by providing the emotional and physical support a veteran may need. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. (2) Designs and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. SEC. 9. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--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).

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities. (2) The United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers in the Civil War and World War I, but military K-9s did not become officially recognized until March 13, 1942. (3) Military K-9s have seen service in every major United States combat since World War I and have been praised by military leadership as an indispensable asset for military, police, government, and private security teams around the world. (4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. (5) Since 2000, military K-9s have left service and gone onto work explosive detection for police forces, and work as service dogs for veterans and families. Service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for those who are deaf, see for those who are blind, and even sense changes in a person's body before a seizure. Working dogs play a vital role in improving the lives of many. (7) The service dog programs of America's VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. (8) America's VetDogs provides-- (A) guide dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision; (B) hearing dogs for those who have lost their hearing later in life by alerting to alarms, door bells, sirens, and more; (C) service dogs for those with other physical disabilities that are specially trained to provide balance, retrieve dropped items, open and close doors, turn on and off lights, carry a backpack, and more; (D) facility dogs which are specially trained to spend time working with wounded veterans recovering at military hospitals and veterans medical centers; (E) dogs that work with physical and occupational therapists as they treat soldiers and become an essential part of the healing process; and (F) PTSD service dogs that are trained to help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD by providing the emotional and physical support a veteran may need. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. (2) Designs and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with-- (A) America's VetDogs; and (B) the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. (c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. SEC. 9. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) Statutory Paygo Scorecards.--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)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--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).

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( (6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. Service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for those who are deaf, see for those who are blind, and even sense changes in a person's body before a seizure. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( 6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( 6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( (6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. Service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for those who are deaf, see for those who are blind, and even sense changes in a person's body before a seizure. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( 6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( (6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. Service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war, hear for those who are deaf, see for those who are blind, and even sense changes in a person's body before a seizure. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( c) Audits.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and other data of each of the organizations referred to in subsection (b) as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under that subsection. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. 4) In 2000, Congress passed ``Robby's Law'' which allowed for the adoption of military K-9s by law enforcement agencies, former handlers, and other care groups. ( 6) Beyond their military working capacity, working dogs provide enhanced mobility assist and renewed independence for the injured and disabled. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( 3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) be struck on a planchet having a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of-- (1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin; (2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and (3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. ( d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( ( a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that these dogs provide in detection, military service, therapy and assistance. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( ( a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this section shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con.

H.R.1855

Commerce

Promoting New Manufacturing Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to annually publish information related to preconstruction emission permits issued or denied by the EPA. The EPA must publish such information applicable to FY2016-FY2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment. Additionally, the EPA must publish guidance for implementing any final rule that establishes or revises a national ambient air quality standard.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 New Manufacturing Act''. SEC. 2. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall, with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each subsequent fiscal year, publish in a readily accessible location on the Environmental Protection Agency's public website the Agency's estimate of the following: (1) The total number of preconstruction permits issued during the fiscal year. (2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. (3) The average length of time for the Agency's Environmental Appeals Board to issue a final decision on petitions appealing decisions to grant or deny a preconstruction permit application. (b) Initial Publication; Updates.--The Administrator shall-- (1) make the publication required by subsection (a) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) update such publication not less than annually. (c) Sources of Information.--In carrying out this section: (1) With respect to information to be published for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates shall be based on information that is in the Agency's possession as of the date of enactment of this Act, including information in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. SEC. 3. TIMELY ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO ADDRESS NEW OR REVISED NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (b) Applicability of Standard to Preconstruction Permitting.--If the Administrator fails to publish final regulations and guidance that include information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under a new or revised national ambient air quality standard concurrently with such standard, then such standard shall not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the Agency has published such final regulations and guidance. (c) Rules of Construction.-- (1) After publishing regulations and guidance for implementing national ambient air quality standards under subsection (a), nothing in this section shall preclude the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing subsequent regulations or guidance to assist States and facilities in implementing such standards. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority to impose more stringent emissions requirements pursuant to State, local, or Tribal law than Federal national ambient air quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE REVIEW OF PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) beyond the one-year statutory deadline mandated by section 165(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). (b) Public Comment.--Before submitting each report required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall publish a draft report on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency and provide the public with a period of at least 30 days to submit comments on the draft report. (c) Sources of Information.--Nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). (3) Lowest achievable emission rate.--The term ``lowest achievable emission rate'' has the meaning given to that term in section 171(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501(3)). (4) Major emitting facility; major stationary source.--The terms ``major emitting facility'' and ``major stationary source'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 302(j) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602(j)). (5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. (7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website. <all>

Promoting New Manufacturing Act

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes.

Promoting New Manufacturing Act

Rep. Scalise, Steve

R

LA

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to annually publish information related to preconstruction emission permits issued or denied by the EPA. The EPA must publish such information applicable to FY2016-FY2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment. Additionally, the EPA must publish guidance for implementing any final rule that establishes or revises a national ambient air quality standard.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. (2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. (3) The average length of time for the Agency's Environmental Appeals Board to issue a final decision on petitions appealing decisions to grant or deny a preconstruction permit application. (b) Initial Publication; Updates.--The Administrator shall-- (1) make the publication required by subsection (a) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) update such publication not less than annually. (2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 3. TIMELY ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO ADDRESS NEW OR REVISED NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. 4. (b) Public Comment.--Before submitting each report required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall publish a draft report on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency and provide the public with a period of at least 30 days to submit comments on the draft report. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7501(3)). (4) Major emitting facility; major stationary source.--The terms ``major emitting facility'' and ``major stationary source'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 302(j) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. (2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. (b) Initial Publication; Updates.--The Administrator shall-- (1) make the publication required by subsection (a) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) update such publication not less than annually. (2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 3. TIMELY ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO ADDRESS NEW OR REVISED NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. 4. (b) Public Comment.--Before submitting each report required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall publish a draft report on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency and provide the public with a period of at least 30 days to submit comments on the draft report. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7501(3)). (4) Major emitting facility; major stationary source.--The terms ``major emitting facility'' and ``major stationary source'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 302(j) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.)

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 New Manufacturing Act''. 2. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall, with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each subsequent fiscal year, publish in a readily accessible location on the Environmental Protection Agency's public website the Agency's estimate of the following: (1) The total number of preconstruction permits issued during the fiscal year. (2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. (3) The average length of time for the Agency's Environmental Appeals Board to issue a final decision on petitions appealing decisions to grant or deny a preconstruction permit application. (b) Initial Publication; Updates.--The Administrator shall-- (1) make the publication required by subsection (a) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) update such publication not less than annually. (2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 3. TIMELY ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO ADDRESS NEW OR REVISED NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority to impose more stringent emissions requirements pursuant to State, local, or Tribal law than Federal national ambient air quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE REVIEW OF PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. beyond the one-year statutory deadline mandated by section 165(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). (b) Public Comment.--Before submitting each report required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall publish a draft report on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency and provide the public with a period of at least 30 days to submit comments on the draft report. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7479(3)). 7501(3)). (4) Major emitting facility; major stationary source.--The terms ``major emitting facility'' and ``major stationary source'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 302(j) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602(j)). 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.)

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 New Manufacturing Act''. 2. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall, with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each subsequent fiscal year, publish in a readily accessible location on the Environmental Protection Agency's public website the Agency's estimate of the following: (1) The total number of preconstruction permits issued during the fiscal year. (2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. (3) The average length of time for the Agency's Environmental Appeals Board to issue a final decision on petitions appealing decisions to grant or deny a preconstruction permit application. (b) Initial Publication; Updates.--The Administrator shall-- (1) make the publication required by subsection (a) for fiscal years 2016 through 2020 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) update such publication not less than annually. (c) Sources of Information.--In carrying out this section: (1) With respect to information to be published for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates shall be based on information that is in the Agency's possession as of the date of enactment of this Act, including information in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 3. TIMELY ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO ADDRESS NEW OR REVISED NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (b) Applicability of Standard to Preconstruction Permitting.--If the Administrator fails to publish final regulations and guidance that include information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under a new or revised national ambient air quality standard concurrently with such standard, then such standard shall not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the Agency has published such final regulations and guidance. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority to impose more stringent emissions requirements pursuant to State, local, or Tribal law than Federal national ambient air quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE REVIEW OF PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. beyond the one-year statutory deadline mandated by section 165(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). (b) Public Comment.--Before submitting each report required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall publish a draft report on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency and provide the public with a period of at least 30 days to submit comments on the draft report. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 7479(3)). 7501(3)). (4) Major emitting facility; major stationary source.--The terms ``major emitting facility'' and ``major stationary source'' have the meanings given to those terms in section 302(j) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7602(j)). (5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. (7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. 2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. ( (c) Sources of Information.--In carrying out this section: (1) With respect to information to be published for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates shall be based on information that is in the Agency's possession as of the date of enactment of this Act, including information in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. ( a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (b) Applicability of Standard to Preconstruction Permitting.--If the Administrator fails to publish final regulations and guidance that include information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under a new or revised national ambient air quality standard concurrently with such standard, then such standard shall not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the Agency has published such final regulations and guidance. ( 2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). ( (c) Sources of Information.--Nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). ( for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. ( 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. ( 2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) 5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. ( 2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) 5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. 2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. ( (c) Sources of Information.--In carrying out this section: (1) With respect to information to be published for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates shall be based on information that is in the Agency's possession as of the date of enactment of this Act, including information in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. ( a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (b) Applicability of Standard to Preconstruction Permitting.--If the Administrator fails to publish final regulations and guidance that include information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under a new or revised national ambient air quality standard concurrently with such standard, then such standard shall not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the Agency has published such final regulations and guidance. ( 2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). ( (c) Sources of Information.--Nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). ( for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. ( 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. ( 2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) 5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. 2) The percentage of such preconstruction permits issued within one year after the date of filing of a completed application. ( (c) Sources of Information.--In carrying out this section: (1) With respect to information to be published for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency's estimates shall be based on information that is in the Agency's possession as of the date of enactment of this Act, including information in the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. ( a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. (b) Applicability of Standard to Preconstruction Permitting.--If the Administrator fails to publish final regulations and guidance that include information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under a new or revised national ambient air quality standard concurrently with such standard, then such standard shall not apply to the review and disposition of a preconstruction permit application until the Agency has published such final regulations and guidance. ( 2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) beyond the one-year period beginning on the date on which the permit application is determined to be complete; (3) describing how the Agency is resolving delays in making completeness determinations for preconstruction permit applications; (4) describing how the Agency is resolving processing delays for preconstruction permits, including any increases in communication with State and local permitting authorities; and (5) summarizing and responding to public comments concerning the report received under subsection (b). ( (c) Sources of Information.--Nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. 2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). ( for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. ( 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. ( 2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) 5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( ( 2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. ( ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). ( for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. (

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. BUILDING AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS DASHBOARD. ( 2) With respect to information to be published for any fiscal year, nothing in this section compels the Environmental Protection Agency to seek or collect any information in addition to the information that is voluntarily provided by States and local air agencies for the RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database. (a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7475(c)); or (B) preconstruction permits required under part D of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) 5) National ambient air quality standard.--The term ``national ambient air quality standard'' means a national ambient air quality standard for an air pollutant under section 109 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7409) that is finalized on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Preconstruction permit.--The term ``preconstruction permit''-- (A) means a permit that is required under part C or D of title I of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 7) RACT/BACT/LAER clearinghouse database.--The term ``RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse database'' means the central database of air pollution technology information that is posted on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.

To promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes. a) In General.--In publishing any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, the Administrator shall, as the Administrator determines necessary and appropriate to assist States, permitting authorities, and permit applicants, concurrently publish regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard. ( ( 2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate the obligation of a preconstruction permit applicant to install best available control technology and lowest achievable emission rate technology, as applicable. ( ( a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report-- (1) identifying the activities being undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the efficiency of the preconstruction permitting process; (2) identifying the specific reasons for delays in issuing-- (A) preconstruction permits required under part C of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7470 et seq.) 2) Best available control technology.--The term ``best available control technology'' has the meaning given to that term in section 169(3) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7479(3)). ( for the construction or modification of a major emitting facility or major stationary source; and (B) includes any such permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency or a State, local, or Tribal permitting authority. (

S.3771

Finance and Financial Sector

Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022 or the Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a U.S. person from engaging in a transaction with a foreign person who purchases, transacts in, or transports Russian gold.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022'' or the ``Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH FOREIGN PERSONS THAT PURCHASE OR TRANSACT IN RUSSIAN GOLD. (a) In General.--Any transaction by a United States person with a foreign person described in subsection (b) is prohibited. (b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. (d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation.

Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022 Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill prohibits a U.S. person from engaging in a transaction with a foreign person who purchases, transacts in, or transports Russian gold.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022'' or the ``Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH FOREIGN PERSONS THAT PURCHASE OR TRANSACT IN RUSSIAN GOLD. (a) In General.--Any transaction by a United States person with a foreign person described in subsection (b) is prohibited. (b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. (d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022'' or the ``Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Any transaction by a United States person with a foreign person described in subsection (b) is prohibited. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. (d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022'' or the ``Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH FOREIGN PERSONS THAT PURCHASE OR TRANSACT IN RUSSIAN GOLD. (a) In General.--Any transaction by a United States person with a foreign person described in subsection (b) is prohibited. (b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. (d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy Act of 2022'' or the ``Stop Russian GOLD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH FOREIGN PERSONS THAT PURCHASE OR TRANSACT IN RUSSIAN GOLD. (a) In General.--Any transaction by a United States person with a foreign person described in subsection (b) is prohibited. (b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. (d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) 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. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means an individual or entity that is not a United States person. ( 2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from the Russian Federation. b) Foreign Person Described.--A foreign person is described in this subsection if the foreign person-- (1) purchases, transacts in, or transports between countries gold received from the Government of the Russian Federation, including from reserves of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation held outside the Russian Federation; or (2) engages in a transaction-- (A) involving gold; and (B) that has a physical or electronic nexus to the Russian Federation. (c) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall publish guidance for United States persons with respect to compliance with this section, including guidance-- (1) to ensure that United States persons are able to avoid unknowingly investing in or transacting with foreign persons described in subsection (b) through bundled or basked assets; and (2) to facilitate divestment from investment in and transactions with such foreign persons. ( d) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. ( (2) 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 any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

S.5032

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Seafood Marketing Act of 2022 This bill provides for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council until December 31, 2027. It also modifies qualifications for voting members of the council. Additionally, the bill also provides statutory authority for a definition of seafood to include finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption.

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seafood Marketing Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. (2) Prominent organizations have consistently recommended eating at least 2 servings of seafood per week, including-- (A) the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010, 2015, and 2020; (B) the Food and Drug Administration since 2004; and (C) the American Heart Association. (3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (4) Eating seafood at least twice per week can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 36 percent. (5) More than 877,500 people in the United States die of heart disease or stroke each year, and the economic toll is approximately $363,000,000,000 in healthcare costs and lost productivity. (6) Close to 55,000 deaths per year are associated with insufficient seafood consumption in the United States. (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. (8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. In the United States, 1 in 10 infants are born prematurely, which can negatively impact brain development, vision, and hearing. (9) Public education campaigns have effectively communicated the health and nutritional benefits of other dietary recommendations. (10) A previous effort to promote the public health benefits of eating seafood was conducted by the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, which was Federally funded from 1987 to 1991. (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. (12) Increasing the awareness and perception of edible invasive non-native species of seafood can help control aquatic invasive species populations and sustain native stocks. SEC. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. (a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. (b) Initial Appointments.--Section 207(a)(5) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4006(a)(5)) is amended by striking ``within ninety'' and all that follows and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. (c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. SEC. 4. MODIFICATIONS TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING MEMBERS OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. Section 205(d) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(d))-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (E) and (F) and inserting the following: ``(E) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in fresh-water and inland commercial fisheries who is not a resident of the States of the Alaska, Pacific, Southeast, and Northeast regions; ``(F) one member-at-large who is a person professionally engaged in consumer marketing and the dissemination of information pertaining to the nutritional benefits and preparation of seafood and seafood products; and ``(G) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in scientific research on the nutrition and public health benefits of seafood consumption.''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. SEC. 5. FUNDING FOR FISHERIES PROMOTION FUND. Section 209 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4008) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (e) of this section;''; (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``fiscal year 1987 through fiscal year 1991'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2027''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for the Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. (a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202 (16 U.S.C. 4001)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``fish resources'' and inserting ``seafood resources''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``fish contribute'' and inserting ``seafood contributes''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``fish species'' and inserting ``seafood species''; (2) in section 203 (16 U.S.C. 4002)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``species of fish'' and inserting ``species of seafood''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``domestically- produced fish'' and inserting ``domestically produced seafood''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``fish'' and inserting ``seafood''; and (D) in paragraph (7), by striking ``fish'' and inserting ``seafood''; (3) in section 204 (16 U.S.C. 4003)-- (A) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subsection (a)(2), by striking ``fish'' and inserting ``seafood''; (B) in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by striking ``fish or fish products (including fish'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products (including seafood''; (C) in paragraph (12), as so redesignated, by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; (D) by striking ``fish and fish products'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''; and (E) by striking ``fish or fish products'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; (4) in section 206 (16 U.S.C. 4005)-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``fish species'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood species''; and (B) by striking ``fish and fish products'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''; (5) in section 210 (16 U.S.C. 4009)-- (A) by striking ``fish and fish products'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''; (B) by striking ``fish or fish products'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (C) by striking ``fish or fish product'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood or seafood product''; (6) in section 213 (16 U.S.C. 4012), by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; and (7) in section 216(a) (16 U.S.C. 4015(a))-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``fish and fish products'' and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''. <all>

Seafood Marketing Act of 2022

A bill to provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes.

Seafood Marketing Act of 2022

Sen. Wicker, Roger F.

R

MS

This bill provides for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council until December 31, 2027. It also modifies qualifications for voting members of the council. Additionally, the bill also provides statutory authority for a definition of seafood to include finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seafood Marketing Act of 2022''. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. (2) Prominent organizations have consistently recommended eating at least 2 servings of seafood per week, including-- (A) the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010, 2015, and 2020; (B) the Food and Drug Administration since 2004; and (C) the American Heart Association. (6) Close to 55,000 deaths per year are associated with insufficient seafood consumption in the United States. (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. (8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. (12) Increasing the awareness and perception of edible invasive non-native species of seafood can help control aquatic invasive species populations and sustain native stocks. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. 5. FUNDING FOR FISHERIES PROMOTION FUND. 4008) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (e) of this section;''; (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``fiscal year 1987 through fiscal year 1991'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2027''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for the Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202 (16 U.S.C. 4012), by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; and (7) in section 216(a) (16 U.S.C. 4015(a))-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``fish and fish products'' and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Seafood Marketing Act of 2022''. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. (6) Close to 55,000 deaths per year are associated with insufficient seafood consumption in the United States. (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. (12) Increasing the awareness and perception of edible invasive non-native species of seafood can help control aquatic invasive species populations and sustain native stocks. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. 5. FUNDING FOR FISHERIES PROMOTION FUND. 4008) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (e) of this section;''; (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``fiscal year 1987 through fiscal year 1991'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2027''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for the Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202 (16 U.S.C. 4012), by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; and (7) in section 216(a) (16 U.S.C. 4015(a))-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``fish and fish products'' and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seafood Marketing Act of 2022''. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. (2) Prominent organizations have consistently recommended eating at least 2 servings of seafood per week, including-- (A) the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010, 2015, and 2020; (B) the Food and Drug Administration since 2004; and (C) the American Heart Association. (5) More than 877,500 people in the United States die of heart disease or stroke each year, and the economic toll is approximately $363,000,000,000 in healthcare costs and lost productivity. (6) Close to 55,000 deaths per year are associated with insufficient seafood consumption in the United States. (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. (8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. In the United States, 1 in 10 infants are born prematurely, which can negatively impact brain development, vision, and hearing. (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. (12) Increasing the awareness and perception of edible invasive non-native species of seafood can help control aquatic invasive species populations and sustain native stocks. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. 4004(d))-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (E) and (F) and inserting the following: ``(E) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in fresh-water and inland commercial fisheries who is not a resident of the States of the Alaska, Pacific, Southeast, and Northeast regions; ``(F) one member-at-large who is a person professionally engaged in consumer marketing and the dissemination of information pertaining to the nutritional benefits and preparation of seafood and seafood products; and ``(G) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in scientific research on the nutrition and public health benefits of seafood consumption. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. 5. FUNDING FOR FISHERIES PROMOTION FUND. 4008) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (e) of this section;''; (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``fiscal year 1987 through fiscal year 1991'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2027''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for the Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202 (16 U.S.C. 4012), by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; and (7) in section 216(a) (16 U.S.C. 4015(a))-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``fish and fish products'' and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''.

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Seafood Marketing Act of 2022''. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. (2) Prominent organizations have consistently recommended eating at least 2 servings of seafood per week, including-- (A) the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 2010, 2015, and 2020; (B) the Food and Drug Administration since 2004; and (C) the American Heart Association. (4) Eating seafood at least twice per week can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 36 percent. (5) More than 877,500 people in the United States die of heart disease or stroke each year, and the economic toll is approximately $363,000,000,000 in healthcare costs and lost productivity. (6) Close to 55,000 deaths per year are associated with insufficient seafood consumption in the United States. (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. (8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. In the United States, 1 in 10 infants are born prematurely, which can negatively impact brain development, vision, and hearing. (9) Public education campaigns have effectively communicated the health and nutritional benefits of other dietary recommendations. (10) A previous effort to promote the public health benefits of eating seafood was conducted by the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, which was Federally funded from 1987 to 1991. (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. (12) Increasing the awareness and perception of edible invasive non-native species of seafood can help control aquatic invasive species populations and sustain native stocks. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. (a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. (b) Initial Appointments.--Section 207(a)(5) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4006(a)(5)) is amended by striking ``within ninety'' and all that follows and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. (c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. MODIFICATIONS TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING MEMBERS OF NATIONAL FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL COUNCIL. 4004(d))-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (E) and (F) and inserting the following: ``(E) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in fresh-water and inland commercial fisheries who is not a resident of the States of the Alaska, Pacific, Southeast, and Northeast regions; ``(F) one member-at-large who is a person professionally engaged in consumer marketing and the dissemination of information pertaining to the nutritional benefits and preparation of seafood and seafood products; and ``(G) one member-at-large with demonstrated expertise in scientific research on the nutrition and public health benefits of seafood consumption. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. 5. FUNDING FOR FISHERIES PROMOTION FUND. 4008) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (e) of this section;''; (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``fiscal year 1987 through fiscal year 1991'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2027''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for the Fund $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202 (16 U.S.C. 4002)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``species of fish'' and inserting ``species of seafood''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``domestically- produced fish'' and inserting ``domestically produced seafood''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``fish'' and inserting ``seafood''; and (D) in paragraph (7), by striking ``fish'' and inserting ``seafood''; (3) in section 204 (16 U.S.C. 4012), by striking ``fish'' each place it appears and inserting ``seafood''; and (7) in section 216(a) (16 U.S.C. 4015(a))-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fish or fish products'' and inserting ``seafood or seafood products''; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``fish and fish products'' and inserting ``seafood and seafood products''.

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. ( 8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.)

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. ( 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. ( a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. ( 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. ( a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. ( 8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.)

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. ( 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. ( a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. ( 8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.)

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. ( 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. ( a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. ( 8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.)

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The public health benefits of eating seafood for brain health, heart health, mental health, and overall wellness are well researched and established. ( 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (11) The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a report in July 2020 recommending establishing a National Seafood Council to elevate the narrative of the nutritional value of seafood, which the report states could directly improve the health of the people of the United States. ( a) First Meeting.--Section 205(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. a) In General.--Section 204 of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4003) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (3); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (3) through (13), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated, the following: ``(14) `seafood' means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweed, and all other forms of aquatic life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds;''. (

To provide for the reestablishment of the National Fish and Seafood Promotional Council, and for other purposes. 3) Only 1 in 5 people in the United States follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat at least 2 servings of seafood per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( (7) Pregnant people in the United States eat on average 1.8 ounces of seafood per week compared to the dietary recommendation of 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week. ( 8) Strong medical evidence shows that nutrients specific to seafood reduce the risk of preterm birth by more than 40 percent. 4004(g)) is amended by striking ``first meet'' and all that follows and inserting ``first meet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022.''. ( c) Termination.--Section 206(g) of the Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4005(g)) is amended by striking ``December 31, 1991'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''. ''; and (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: ``(2) Of the members appointed pursuant to each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), one shall be a harvester, one shall be a processor or a receiver, and at least one shall have demonstrated marketing expertise.''. DEFINITION OF SEAFOOD IN FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION ACT OF 1986. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.)

S.2007

Transportation and Public Works

Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act or the FAIR Crash Tests Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's use of crash test dummies, including how the administration's practices compare to the European New Car Assessment Programme and other programs that test vehicles.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. SEC. 2. GAO REPORT ON ANTHROPOMORPHIC CRASH TEST DUMMIES. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study 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 that-- (1) examines-- (A) the processes used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') for studying and deploying crash test dummies; (B)(i) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act; (ii) the seating positions in which those crash test dummies are tested; and (iii) whether the seating position affects disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex, and, if so, how the seating position affects those disparities; (C) the biofidelic crash test dummies that are available in the global and domestic marketplace that reflect the physical and demographic characteristics of the driving public in the United States, including-- (i) females; (ii) the elderly; (iii) young adults; (iv) children; and (v) individuals of differing body weights; (D) how the Administration determines whether to study and deploy new biofidelic crash test dummies, including the biofidelic crash test dummies examined under subparagraph (C), and the timelines by which the Administration conducts the work of making those determinations and studying and deploying new biofidelic crash test dummies; (E) challenges the Administration faces in studying and deploying new crash test dummies; and (F) how the practices of the Administration with respect to crash test dummies compare to other programs that test vehicles and report results to the public, including the European New Car Assessment Programme; (2) evaluates potential improvements to the processes described in paragraph (1) that could reduce disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex; (3) analyzes the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (4) includes, as applicable, any assessments or recommendations relating to crash test dummies that are relevant to reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. SEC. 3. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Administration shall 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 that-- (1) identifies-- (A) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to-- (i) the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; and (ii) testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (B) how each type of crash test dummy identified under subparagraph (A) is tested with respect to seating position; and (C) any crash test dummies that the Administration is actively evaluating for future use-- (i) in the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; or (ii) for testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) explains-- (A) the plans of the Administration, including the expected timelines, for putting any crash test dummies identified under paragraph (1)(C) to use as described in that paragraph; (B) any challenges to putting those crash test dummies to use; and (C) the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (3) provides policy recommendations for reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety testing and outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. <all>

Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act

A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes.

FAIR Crash Tests Act Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's use of crash test dummies, including how the administration's practices compare to the European New Car Assessment Programme and other programs that test vehicles.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. GAO REPORT ON ANTHROPOMORPHIC CRASH TEST DUMMIES. SEC. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Administration shall 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 that-- (1) identifies-- (A) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to-- (i) the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; and (ii) testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (B) how each type of crash test dummy identified under subparagraph (A) is tested with respect to seating position; and (C) any crash test dummies that the Administration is actively evaluating for future use-- (i) in the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; or (ii) for testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) explains-- (A) the plans of the Administration, including the expected timelines, for putting any crash test dummies identified under paragraph (1)(C) to use as described in that paragraph; (B) any challenges to putting those crash test dummies to use; and (C) the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (3) provides policy recommendations for reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety testing and outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. GAO REPORT ON ANTHROPOMORPHIC CRASH TEST DUMMIES. SEC. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Administration shall 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 that-- (1) identifies-- (A) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to-- (i) the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; and (ii) testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (B) how each type of crash test dummy identified under subparagraph (A) is tested with respect to seating position; and (C) any crash test dummies that the Administration is actively evaluating for future use-- (i) in the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; or (ii) for testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) explains-- (A) the plans of the Administration, including the expected timelines, for putting any crash test dummies identified under paragraph (1)(C) to use as described in that paragraph; (B) any challenges to putting those crash test dummies to use; and (C) the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (3) provides policy recommendations for reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety testing and outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. SEC. 2. GAO REPORT ON ANTHROPOMORPHIC CRASH TEST DUMMIES. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study 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 that-- (1) examines-- (A) the processes used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') for studying and deploying crash test dummies; (B)(i) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act; (ii) the seating positions in which those crash test dummies are tested; and (iii) whether the seating position affects disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex, and, if so, how the seating position affects those disparities; (C) the biofidelic crash test dummies that are available in the global and domestic marketplace that reflect the physical and demographic characteristics of the driving public in the United States, including-- (i) females; (ii) the elderly; (iii) young adults; (iv) children; and (v) individuals of differing body weights; (D) how the Administration determines whether to study and deploy new biofidelic crash test dummies, including the biofidelic crash test dummies examined under subparagraph (C), and the timelines by which the Administration conducts the work of making those determinations and studying and deploying new biofidelic crash test dummies; (E) challenges the Administration faces in studying and deploying new crash test dummies; and (F) how the practices of the Administration with respect to crash test dummies compare to other programs that test vehicles and report results to the public, including the European New Car Assessment Programme; (2) evaluates potential improvements to the processes described in paragraph (1) that could reduce disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex; (3) analyzes the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (4) includes, as applicable, any assessments or recommendations relating to crash test dummies that are relevant to reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. SEC. 3. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Administration shall 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 that-- (1) identifies-- (A) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to-- (i) the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; and (ii) testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (B) how each type of crash test dummy identified under subparagraph (A) is tested with respect to seating position; and (C) any crash test dummies that the Administration is actively evaluating for future use-- (i) in the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; or (ii) for testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) explains-- (A) the plans of the Administration, including the expected timelines, for putting any crash test dummies identified under paragraph (1)(C) to use as described in that paragraph; (B) any challenges to putting those crash test dummies to use; and (C) the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (3) provides policy recommendations for reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety testing and outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. <all>

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. SEC. 2. GAO REPORT ON ANTHROPOMORPHIC CRASH TEST DUMMIES. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study 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 that-- (1) examines-- (A) the processes used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') for studying and deploying crash test dummies; (B)(i) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act; (ii) the seating positions in which those crash test dummies are tested; and (iii) whether the seating position affects disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex, and, if so, how the seating position affects those disparities; (C) the biofidelic crash test dummies that are available in the global and domestic marketplace that reflect the physical and demographic characteristics of the driving public in the United States, including-- (i) females; (ii) the elderly; (iii) young adults; (iv) children; and (v) individuals of differing body weights; (D) how the Administration determines whether to study and deploy new biofidelic crash test dummies, including the biofidelic crash test dummies examined under subparagraph (C), and the timelines by which the Administration conducts the work of making those determinations and studying and deploying new biofidelic crash test dummies; (E) challenges the Administration faces in studying and deploying new crash test dummies; and (F) how the practices of the Administration with respect to crash test dummies compare to other programs that test vehicles and report results to the public, including the European New Car Assessment Programme; (2) evaluates potential improvements to the processes described in paragraph (1) that could reduce disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex; (3) analyzes the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (4) includes, as applicable, any assessments or recommendations relating to crash test dummies that are relevant to reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. SEC. 3. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Administration shall 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 that-- (1) identifies-- (A) the types of crash test dummies used by the Administration as of the date of enactment of this Act with respect to-- (i) the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; and (ii) testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (B) how each type of crash test dummy identified under subparagraph (A) is tested with respect to seating position; and (C) any crash test dummies that the Administration is actively evaluating for future use-- (i) in the New Car Assessment Program of the Administration; or (ii) for testing relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; (2) explains-- (A) the plans of the Administration, including the expected timelines, for putting any crash test dummies identified under paragraph (1)(C) to use as described in that paragraph; (B) any challenges to putting those crash test dummies to use; and (C) the potential use of computer simulation techniques, as a supplement to physical crash tests, to conduct virtual simulations of vehicle crash tests in order to evaluate predicted motor vehicle safety outcomes based on the different physical and demographic characteristics of motor vehicle occupants; and (3) provides policy recommendations for reducing disparities in motor vehicle safety testing and outcomes based on demographic characteristics, including sex. <all>

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of crash test dummies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Furthering Advanced and Inclusive Research for Crash Tests Act'' or the ``FAIR Crash Tests Act''. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION.

H.R.1784

Health

Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act or the Medicaid REACH Act This bill reduces federal payment for Medicaid administrative expenses incurred by states that have not elected to participate in Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., nonexpansion states) if the state does not comply with specified reporting requirements. The bill requires nonexpansion states to report, among other information, the number of uninsured individuals under the age of 65 and the estimated percentage of such individuals who would be eligible to receive coverage if the state expanded Medicaid.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion 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 ``Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act'' or the ``Medicaid REACH Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONEXPANSION STATES. Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(7), by inserting ``subsection (cc) and'' before ``section 1919(g)(3)(B)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(cc) Reduction of Federal Payments for Certain Administrative Costs of Nonexpansion States That Do Not Satisfy Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Reduction.--In the case of a nonexpansion State, with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2022) that does not satisfy the reporting requirement under paragraph (2) for such fiscal year, the percentage specified in subsection (a)(7) for amounts described in such subsection expended by such State during a calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, subject to subparagraph (B), shall be reduced by the number of percentage points specified in paragraph (4) for the respective calendar quarter. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(2) Reporting requirement.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a nonexpansion State satisfies the reporting requirement under this paragraph for a fiscal year, if the nonexpansion State-- ``(A) by not later than January 1 of such year, posts on the public website of the State agency administering the State plan, the information described in paragraph (3) with respect to such State for the previous year; ``(B) provides for at least a 30-day period for notice and comment on such information; and ``(C) by not later than March 1 of such year, submits to the Secretary a complete report including such information, comments submitted pursuant to subparagraph (B), and a response by the State to each such comment. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(C) A comprehensive listing of State income eligibility criteria for all mandatory and optional Medicaid eligibility groups for which the State plan provides medical assistance (other than with respect to individuals described in clause (i)(II), (ii)(VI), or (ii)(XXII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)). ``(D) The total amount of hospital uncompensated- care costs and a breakdown of the source of such costs, as well as a breakdown for rural and non-rural hospitals. ``(E) The total amount received through an uncompensated care pool (as defined by the Secretary). ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title. ``(6) Nonexpanion state defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `nonexpansion State' means, with respect to a fiscal year, a State that as of the first quarter of such fiscal year does not provide under the State plan of such State (or waiver of such plan) for making medical assistance available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII).''. <all>

Medicaid REACH Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes.

Medicaid REACH Act Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

This bill reduces federal payment for Medicaid administrative expenses incurred by states that have not elected to participate in Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., nonexpansion states) if the state does not comply with specified reporting requirements. The bill requires nonexpansion states to report, among other information, the number of uninsured individuals under the age of 65 and the estimated percentage of such individuals who would be eligible to receive coverage if the state expanded Medicaid.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act'' or the ``Medicaid REACH Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONEXPANSION STATES. Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(7), by inserting ``subsection (cc) and'' before ``section 1919(g)(3)(B)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(cc) Reduction of Federal Payments for Certain Administrative Costs of Nonexpansion States That Do Not Satisfy Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Reduction.--In the case of a nonexpansion State, with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2022) that does not satisfy the reporting requirement under paragraph (2) for such fiscal year, the percentage specified in subsection (a)(7) for amounts described in such subsection expended by such State during a calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, subject to subparagraph (B), shall be reduced by the number of percentage points specified in paragraph (4) for the respective calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(C) A comprehensive listing of State income eligibility criteria for all mandatory and optional Medicaid eligibility groups for which the State plan provides medical assistance (other than with respect to individuals described in clause (i)(II), (ii)(VI), or (ii)(XXII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)). ``(D) The total amount of hospital uncompensated- care costs and a breakdown of the source of such costs, as well as a breakdown for rural and non-rural hospitals. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act'' or the ``Medicaid REACH Act''. 2. ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONEXPANSION STATES. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(D) The total amount of hospital uncompensated- care costs and a breakdown of the source of such costs, as well as a breakdown for rural and non-rural hospitals. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion 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 ``Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act'' or the ``Medicaid REACH Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONEXPANSION STATES. Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(7), by inserting ``subsection (cc) and'' before ``section 1919(g)(3)(B)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(cc) Reduction of Federal Payments for Certain Administrative Costs of Nonexpansion States That Do Not Satisfy Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Reduction.--In the case of a nonexpansion State, with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2022) that does not satisfy the reporting requirement under paragraph (2) for such fiscal year, the percentage specified in subsection (a)(7) for amounts described in such subsection expended by such State during a calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, subject to subparagraph (B), shall be reduced by the number of percentage points specified in paragraph (4) for the respective calendar quarter. ``(2) Reporting requirement.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a nonexpansion State satisfies the reporting requirement under this paragraph for a fiscal year, if the nonexpansion State-- ``(A) by not later than January 1 of such year, posts on the public website of the State agency administering the State plan, the information described in paragraph (3) with respect to such State for the previous year; ``(B) provides for at least a 30-day period for notice and comment on such information; and ``(C) by not later than March 1 of such year, submits to the Secretary a complete report including such information, comments submitted pursuant to subparagraph (B), and a response by the State to each such comment. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(C) A comprehensive listing of State income eligibility criteria for all mandatory and optional Medicaid eligibility groups for which the State plan provides medical assistance (other than with respect to individuals described in clause (i)(II), (ii)(VI), or (ii)(XXII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)). ``(D) The total amount of hospital uncompensated- care costs and a breakdown of the source of such costs, as well as a breakdown for rural and non-rural hospitals. ``(E) The total amount received through an uncompensated care pool (as defined by the Secretary). ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion 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 ``Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act'' or the ``Medicaid REACH Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NONEXPANSION STATES. Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(7), by inserting ``subsection (cc) and'' before ``section 1919(g)(3)(B)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(cc) Reduction of Federal Payments for Certain Administrative Costs of Nonexpansion States That Do Not Satisfy Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Reduction.--In the case of a nonexpansion State, with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2022) that does not satisfy the reporting requirement under paragraph (2) for such fiscal year, the percentage specified in subsection (a)(7) for amounts described in such subsection expended by such State during a calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, subject to subparagraph (B), shall be reduced by the number of percentage points specified in paragraph (4) for the respective calendar quarter. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(2) Reporting requirement.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a nonexpansion State satisfies the reporting requirement under this paragraph for a fiscal year, if the nonexpansion State-- ``(A) by not later than January 1 of such year, posts on the public website of the State agency administering the State plan, the information described in paragraph (3) with respect to such State for the previous year; ``(B) provides for at least a 30-day period for notice and comment on such information; and ``(C) by not later than March 1 of such year, submits to the Secretary a complete report including such information, comments submitted pursuant to subparagraph (B), and a response by the State to each such comment. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(C) A comprehensive listing of State income eligibility criteria for all mandatory and optional Medicaid eligibility groups for which the State plan provides medical assistance (other than with respect to individuals described in clause (i)(II), (ii)(VI), or (ii)(XXII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)). ``(D) The total amount of hospital uncompensated- care costs and a breakdown of the source of such costs, as well as a breakdown for rural and non-rural hospitals. ``(E) The total amount received through an uncompensated care pool (as defined by the Secretary). ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title. ``(6) Nonexpanion state defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `nonexpansion State' means, with respect to a fiscal year, a State that as of the first quarter of such fiscal year does not provide under the State plan of such State (or waiver of such plan) for making medical assistance available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII).''. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(3) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph, with respect to a State and year, is the following: ``(A) The estimated number of individuals who were uninsured for at least 6 months (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and age-groups of 0 to 18 years of age and of 19 years of age to 64 years of age), as well as a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(4) Percentage described.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a calendar quarter described in this paragraph, with respect to a fiscal year, and the percentage points described in this paragraph for such quarter, with respect to a State, are-- ``(A) for the calendar quarter beginning on the April 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 0.5 percentage points; ``(B) for the calendar quarter beginning on the July 1 occurring during such fiscal year, 1.0 percentage point; and ``(C) for the calendar quarter beginning on the October 1 occurring during the subsequent fiscal year, 1.5 percentage points. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance reporting requirements for nonexpansion States, and for other purposes. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of a nonexpansion State that is subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for the calendar quarter described in paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a fiscal year, if the State satisfies the criteria described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) (without regard to the dates specified in such subparagraph (A) and (C)) before the beginning of a subsequent calendar quarter described in paragraph (4) with respect to such fiscal year, then such State shall not be subject to a reduction under subparagraph (A) for such subsequent calendar quarter. ``(B) The estimated number of the individuals estimated under subparagraph (A) in the State who would be eligible for medical assistance under the State plan if the State were to make medical assistance under the State plan available in accordance with section 1902(k)(1) to all individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(i)(VIII), and a detailed description of the basis for the estimates. ``(5) Payment in case of reporting state.--The expenses incurred by a non-expansion State, with respect to any calendar quarter with respect to a fiscal year (beginning with 2021), for carrying out subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2) shall, for purposes of section 1903(a)(7), be considered to be expenses necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the State plan under this title.

H.R.6190

Emergency Management

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness. The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wildfire Smoke Relief Act''. SEC. 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.-- The term ``individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness'' means an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is-- (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b), the President shall-- (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including-- (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as-- (i) an N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as: (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air- conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness. <all>

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.

Wildfire Smoke Relief Act

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill provides for assistance for the purchase of smoke inhalation prevention equipment to specified individuals at risk of wildfire smoke-related illness. The President, in carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), shall provide (1) assistance to a state or local government, local public health authority, or a coordinated care organization to purchase and provide such equipment to at-risk individuals; and (2) cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to at-risk individuals in any case in which such equipment is insufficient to mitigate the risk of illness.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wildfire Smoke Relief Act''. SEC. 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.-- The term ``individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness'' means an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is-- (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b), the President shall-- (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including-- (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as-- (i) an N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as: (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air- conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.-- The term ``individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness'' means an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is-- (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b), the President shall-- (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including-- (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as-- (i) an N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as: (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air- conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wildfire Smoke Relief Act''. SEC. 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.-- The term ``individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness'' means an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is-- (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b), the President shall-- (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including-- (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as-- (i) an N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as: (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air- conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness. <all>

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wildfire Smoke Relief Act''. SEC. 2. TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness.-- The term ``individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness'' means an individual, living in an area where the air quality index is determined to be unhealthy for not less than 3 consecutive days as a result of a wildfire, who is-- (A) a low-income individual; (B) a parent or guardian with a child who has not attained 19 years of age; (C) a pregnant woman; (D) an individual who is 65 years of age or older; (E) an individual with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular illness; or (F) an individual with a chronic disease that is exacerbated by smoke inhalation. (2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b), the President shall-- (1) provide assistance to a qualified entity to purchase and provide, to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness, smoke-inhalation prevention equipment, including-- (A) a portable air filtration unit; (B) an air filter; (C) a face mask or respirator, such as-- (i) an N95 respirator; (ii) a P100 respirator; or (iii) other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from airborne particle exposure; (D) low-cost equipment to keep smoke out of a house, such as: (i) a weather strip; (ii) not more than 1 portable air- conditioning unit per household; (iii) ventilation equipment; (iv) a screening and shading device; or (v) a window covering; or (E) other similarly effective devices; and (2) in any case in which smoke-inhalation prevention equipment is not sufficient to mitigate the risk of illness, provide cost-efficient transitional shelter assistance to an individual at risk of wildfire smoke related illness. <all>

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. b) Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program.--In carrying out the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes. 2) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual from a family whose taxable income (as defined in section 63 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the preceding year did not exceed 200 percent of an amount equal to the poverty level, as determined by using criteria of poverty established by the Bureau of the Census. (3) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means-- (A) a State or unit of local government; (B) a local public health authority; and (C) a coordinated care organization. (

H.R.3388

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill increases federal criminal penalties for computer fraud and abuse offenses that involve critical infrastructure. The term critical infrastructure means systems and assets, physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health and safety, or any combination of those matters. Specifically, the bill imposes a fine, a mandatory minimum prison term of 30 years, or both for a computer fraud or abuse offense that involves critical infrastructure. Additionally, the bill directs the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that access or attempt to access critical infrastructure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less than 30 years or for life, in the case of an offense that involves critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))).''. SEC. 3. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT KNOWINGLY ACCESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (b) Sanctions Described.-- (1) In general.--The sanctions described in this subsection with respect to a foreign person determined by the President to be subject to subsection (a) are the following: (A) Asset blocking.--The President shall exercise of all powers granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. (II) Effect of revocation.--A revocation under subclause (I) shall-- (aa) take effect immediately; and (bb) automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the person's possession. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) 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. (3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. (d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. (e) Regulatory Authority.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary for the implementation of this section. (2) Notification to congress.--Not less than 10 days before the promulgation of regulations under paragraph (1), the President shall notify and provide to the appropriate congressional committees the proposed regulations and an identification of the provisions of this section that the regulations are implementing. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Admitted; alien.--The terms ``admitted'' and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)). (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (5) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or entity. (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States. <all>

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021

Rep. Fallon, Pat

R

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This bill increases federal criminal penalties for computer fraud and abuse offenses that involve critical infrastructure. The term critical infrastructure means systems and assets, physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacity or destruction of such systems and assets would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health and safety, or any combination of those matters. Specifically, the bill imposes a fine, a mandatory minimum prison term of 30 years, or both for a computer fraud or abuse offense that involves critical infrastructure. Additionally, the bill directs the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that access or attempt to access critical infrastructure.

2. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less than 30 years or for life, in the case of an offense that involves critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))).''. SEC. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT KNOWINGLY ACCESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (d) Implementation Authority.--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. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

2. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less than 30 years or for life, in the case of an offense that involves critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))).''. SEC. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT KNOWINGLY ACCESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (d) Implementation Authority.--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. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

2. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less than 30 years or for life, in the case of an offense that involves critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))).''. SEC. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT KNOWINGLY ACCESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. (II) Effect of revocation.--A revocation under subclause (I) shall-- (aa) take effect immediately; and (bb) automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the person's possession. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) 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. (3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. (d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021''. 2. FRAUD AND RELATED ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(G), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) a fine under this title and imprisonment for not less than 30 years or for life, in the case of an offense that involves critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))).''. SEC. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT KNOWINGLY ACCESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. (II) Effect of revocation.--A revocation under subclause (I) shall-- (aa) take effect immediately; and (bb) automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the person's possession. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out paragraph (1)(A) 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. (3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. (d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. (e) Regulatory Authority.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary for the implementation of this section. (2) Notification to congress.--Not less than 10 days before the promulgation of regulations under paragraph (1), the President shall notify and provide to the appropriate congressional committees the proposed regulations and an identification of the provisions of this section that the regulations are implementing. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Admitted; alien.--The terms ``admitted'' and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. (3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (5) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or entity. (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. ( 3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. ( 3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (ii) Current visas revoked.-- (I) In general.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the visa or other documentation issued to the person shall be revoked, regardless of when such visa or other documentation is or was issued. ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. ( 3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( (B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. (c) Waiver.--The President may, on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed 180 days, waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this section if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 7) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) an individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. ( 3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. a) Imposition of Sanctions.--The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person that the President determines knowingly accesses or attempts to access critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e))) for the purpose of harming-- (1) the national security or defense of the United States; or (2) the safety and security of any United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ( ( 1702 and 1704) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( ( 6) Property; interest in property.--The terms ``property'' and ``interest in property'' have the meanings given the terms ``property'' and ``property interest'', respectively, in section 576.312 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for certain computer fraud and related offenses that involve critical infrastructure, and for other purposes. B) Inadmissibility of certain individuals.-- (i) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.--In the case of a foreign person who is an individual, the foreign person is-- (I) inadmissible to the United States; (II) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (III) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). ( ( 3) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under paragraph (1)(B) shall not apply to a foreign person who is an individual if admitting the person into the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations. ( d) Implementation Authority.--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) for purposes of carrying out this section. ( (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. ( 3) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (

H.R.1484

Taxation

Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021 This bill expands the energy tax credit to include qualified distributed wind energy property. The bill defines qualified distributed wind energy property to include property that uses one or more wind turbines used to produce electricity in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 megawatts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY PROPERTIES ADDED TO ENERGY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in the header, by striking, ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar, qualified fuel cell, and qualified small wind energy property'' and inserting ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar or qualified fuel cell property'', and (ii) by striking ``qualified fuel cell property, qualified small wind property, or energy property'' and inserting ``qualified fuel cell property or energy property'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) Phaseout for qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(vi), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to-- ``(i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2028, 30 percent, and ``(ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, 10 percent. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent.'', (2) by striking ``qualified small wind energy property'' each place it appears and inserting ``qualified distributed wind energy property'', and (3) by amending subsection (c)(4) to read as follows: ``(4) Qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified distributed wind energy property' means property that uses one or more wind turbines in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 MW which-- ``(i) are installed on properties with sufficient electrical load such that the annual energy consumption of the property is at least 50 percent of the annual energy produced by the wind energy property, or ``(ii) are used as part of a subscription- based or shared-ownership program that benefits at least five customers and allocates energy production proportionately to subscription or ownership where no more than 50 percent of the energy produced is claimed by any one owner or subscriber. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property.

Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

D

OR

This bill expands the energy tax credit to include qualified distributed wind energy property. The bill defines qualified distributed wind energy property to include property that uses one or more wind turbines used to produce electricity in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 megawatts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY PROPERTIES ADDED TO ENERGY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in the header, by striking, ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar, qualified fuel cell, and qualified small wind energy property'' and inserting ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar or qualified fuel cell property'', and (ii) by striking ``qualified fuel cell property, qualified small wind property, or energy property'' and inserting ``qualified fuel cell property or energy property'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) Phaseout for qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(vi), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to-- ``(i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2028, 30 percent, and ``(ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, 10 percent. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent.'', (2) by striking ``qualified small wind energy property'' each place it appears and inserting ``qualified distributed wind energy property'', and (3) by amending subsection (c)(4) to read as follows: ``(4) Qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified distributed wind energy property' means property that uses one or more wind turbines in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 MW which-- ``(i) are installed on properties with sufficient electrical load such that the annual energy consumption of the property is at least 50 percent of the annual energy produced by the wind energy property, or ``(ii) are used as part of a subscription- based or shared-ownership program that benefits at least five customers and allocates energy production proportionately to subscription or ownership where no more than 50 percent of the energy produced is claimed by any one owner or subscriber. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

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. QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY PROPERTIES ADDED TO ENERGY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in the header, by striking, ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar, qualified fuel cell, and qualified small wind energy property'' and inserting ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar or qualified fuel cell property'', and (ii) by striking ``qualified fuel cell property, qualified small wind property, or energy property'' and inserting ``qualified fuel cell property or energy property'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) Phaseout for qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(vi), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to-- ``(i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2028, 30 percent, and ``(ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY PROPERTIES ADDED TO ENERGY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in the header, by striking, ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar, qualified fuel cell, and qualified small wind energy property'' and inserting ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar or qualified fuel cell property'', and (ii) by striking ``qualified fuel cell property, qualified small wind property, or energy property'' and inserting ``qualified fuel cell property or energy property'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) Phaseout for qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(vi), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to-- ``(i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2028, 30 percent, and ``(ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, 10 percent. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent.'', (2) by striking ``qualified small wind energy property'' each place it appears and inserting ``qualified distributed wind energy property'', and (3) by amending subsection (c)(4) to read as follows: ``(4) Qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified distributed wind energy property' means property that uses one or more wind turbines in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 MW which-- ``(i) are installed on properties with sufficient electrical load such that the annual energy consumption of the property is at least 50 percent of the annual energy produced by the wind energy property, or ``(ii) are used as part of a subscription- based or shared-ownership program that benefits at least five customers and allocates energy production proportionately to subscription or ownership where no more than 50 percent of the energy produced is claimed by any one owner or subscriber. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY PROPERTIES ADDED TO ENERGY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in the header, by striking, ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar, qualified fuel cell, and qualified small wind energy property'' and inserting ``Phaseout for fiber-optic solar or qualified fuel cell property'', and (ii) by striking ``qualified fuel cell property, qualified small wind property, or energy property'' and inserting ``qualified fuel cell property or energy property'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) Phaseout for qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in paragraph (3)(A)(vi), the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to-- ``(i) in the case of any property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2028, 30 percent, and ``(ii) in the case of any property the construction of which begins after December 31, 2027, 10 percent. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent.'', (2) by striking ``qualified small wind energy property'' each place it appears and inserting ``qualified distributed wind energy property'', and (3) by amending subsection (c)(4) to read as follows: ``(4) Qualified distributed wind energy property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified distributed wind energy property' means property that uses one or more wind turbines in a single project with a total nameplate capacity not exceeding 10 MW which-- ``(i) are installed on properties with sufficient electrical load such that the annual energy consumption of the property is at least 50 percent of the annual energy produced by the wind energy property, or ``(ii) are used as part of a subscription- based or shared-ownership program that benefits at least five customers and allocates energy production proportionately to subscription or ownership where no more than 50 percent of the energy produced is claimed by any one owner or subscriber. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. '', ( ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. '', ( ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. '', ( ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. '', ( ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy tax credit to apply to qualified distributed wind energy property. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Wind Energy Modernization and Extension Act of 2021''. ``(B) Placed in service deadline.--In the case of any qualified distributed wind energy property described in subparagraph (A)(i) which is not placed in service before January 1, 2029, the energy percentage determined under paragraph (2) shall be equal to 10 percent. '', ( ``(B) Wind turbine.--The term `wind turbine' means equipment which-- ``(i) uses wind to produce electricity, and ``(ii) is certified by an accredited certification agency that applies the performance and design standards of the American Wind Energy Association or International Electrotechnical Commission.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.879

Families

This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANTS TO STATES. Paragraph (2) of section 106(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (xxv) as clauses (ii) through (xxiii), respectively; and (2) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through (vi) as clauses (iii) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting before clause (iii), as so redesignated: ``(i) policies and procedures (including appropriate referrals to child welfare service systems and for other appropriate services (including home visiting services and mutual support and parent partner programs) determined by a family assessment) to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that health care providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective welfare service system of the occurrence of such condition in such infants, except that-- ``(I) child protective services shall undertake an investigation only when the findings of a family assessment warrant such investigation; and ``(II) such notification shall not be construed to-- ``(aa) establish a definition under Federal law of what constitutes child abuse or neglect; or ``(bb) require prosecution for any illegal action; ``(ii) the development of a multi- disciplinary plan of safe care for the infant born and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to ensure the safety and well-being of such infant following release from the care of health care providers, including through-- ``(I) using a risk-based approach to develop each plan of safe care; ``(II) addressing, through coordinated service delivery, the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver as determined by a family assessment; and ``(III) the development and implementation by the State of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans of safe care to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with State requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver;''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5108(1)) is amended-- (1) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) include written guidance and technical assistance to support States, which shall include guidance on the requirements of this Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 106(b)(2)(D), including by-- ``(i) enhancing States' understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including by clarifying key terms; ``(ii) addressing State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; and ``(iii) disseminating best practices on implementation of plans of safe care, on such topics as differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services for different populations, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; and ``(D) include the submission of a report to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act that contains a description of the activities taken by the Secretary to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (C); and''. <all>

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila

D

WA

This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANTS TO STATES. Paragraph (2) of section 106(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (xxv) as clauses (ii) through (xxiii), respectively; and (2) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through (vi) as clauses (iii) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting before clause (iii), as so redesignated: ``(i) policies and procedures (including appropriate referrals to child welfare service systems and for other appropriate services (including home visiting services and mutual support and parent partner programs) determined by a family assessment) to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that health care providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective welfare service system of the occurrence of such condition in such infants, except that-- ``(I) child protective services shall undertake an investigation only when the findings of a family assessment warrant such investigation; and ``(II) such notification shall not be construed to-- ``(aa) establish a definition under Federal law of what constitutes child abuse or neglect; or ``(bb) require prosecution for any illegal action; ``(ii) the development of a multi- disciplinary plan of safe care for the infant born and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to ensure the safety and well-being of such infant following release from the care of health care providers, including through-- ``(I) using a risk-based approach to develop each plan of safe care; ``(II) addressing, through coordinated service delivery, the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver as determined by a family assessment; and ``(III) the development and implementation by the State of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans of safe care to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with State requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver;''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. GRANTS TO STATES. 2.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANTS TO STATES. Paragraph (2) of section 106(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (xxv) as clauses (ii) through (xxiii), respectively; and (2) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through (vi) as clauses (iii) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting before clause (iii), as so redesignated: ``(i) policies and procedures (including appropriate referrals to child welfare service systems and for other appropriate services (including home visiting services and mutual support and parent partner programs) determined by a family assessment) to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that health care providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective welfare service system of the occurrence of such condition in such infants, except that-- ``(I) child protective services shall undertake an investigation only when the findings of a family assessment warrant such investigation; and ``(II) such notification shall not be construed to-- ``(aa) establish a definition under Federal law of what constitutes child abuse or neglect; or ``(bb) require prosecution for any illegal action; ``(ii) the development of a multi- disciplinary plan of safe care for the infant born and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to ensure the safety and well-being of such infant following release from the care of health care providers, including through-- ``(I) using a risk-based approach to develop each plan of safe care; ``(II) addressing, through coordinated service delivery, the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver as determined by a family assessment; and ``(III) the development and implementation by the State of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans of safe care to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with State requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver;''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5108(1)) is amended-- (1) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) include written guidance and technical assistance to support States, which shall include guidance on the requirements of this Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 106(b)(2)(D), including by-- ``(i) enhancing States' understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including by clarifying key terms; ``(ii) addressing State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; and ``(iii) disseminating best practices on implementation of plans of safe care, on such topics as differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services for different populations, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; and ``(D) include the submission of a report to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act that contains a description of the activities taken by the Secretary to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (C); and''. <all>

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANTS TO STATES. Paragraph (2) of section 106(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (xxv) as clauses (ii) through (xxiii), respectively; and (2) in subparagraph (D)-- (A) by redesignating clauses (i) through (vi) as clauses (iii) through (viii), respectively; and (B) by inserting before clause (iii), as so redesignated: ``(i) policies and procedures (including appropriate referrals to child welfare service systems and for other appropriate services (including home visiting services and mutual support and parent partner programs) determined by a family assessment) to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, including a requirement that health care providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective welfare service system of the occurrence of such condition in such infants, except that-- ``(I) child protective services shall undertake an investigation only when the findings of a family assessment warrant such investigation; and ``(II) such notification shall not be construed to-- ``(aa) establish a definition under Federal law of what constitutes child abuse or neglect; or ``(bb) require prosecution for any illegal action; ``(ii) the development of a multi- disciplinary plan of safe care for the infant born and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to ensure the safety and well-being of such infant following release from the care of health care providers, including through-- ``(I) using a risk-based approach to develop each plan of safe care; ``(II) addressing, through coordinated service delivery, the health and substance use disorder treatment needs of the infant and affected family or caregiver as determined by a family assessment; and ``(III) the development and implementation by the State of monitoring systems regarding the implementation of such plans of safe care to determine whether and in what manner local entities are providing, in accordance with State requirements, referrals to and delivery of appropriate services for the infant and affected family or caregiver;''. SEC. 2. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5108(1)) is amended-- (1) in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) include written guidance and technical assistance to support States, which shall include guidance on the requirements of this Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 106(b)(2)(D), including by-- ``(i) enhancing States' understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including by clarifying key terms; ``(ii) addressing State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care; and ``(iii) disseminating best practices on implementation of plans of safe care, on such topics as differential response, collaboration and coordination, and identification and delivery of services for different populations, while recognizing needs of different populations and varying community approaches across States; and ``(D) include the submission of a report to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act that contains a description of the activities taken by the Secretary to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (C); and''. <all>

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 114(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

S.4161

Environmental Protection

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLEAN WATER ACT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PFAS. (a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. (2) Effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories.--Not later than the following dates, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a final rule establishing effluent limitations guidelines and standards, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electroplating, as identified in part 413 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) During calendar year 2025.--Not later than June 30, 2025, for the following point source categories: (i) Textile mills, as identified in part 410 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electrical and electronic components, as identified in part 469 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (C) During calendar year 2026.--Not later than December 31, 2026, for the following point source categories: (i) Leather tanning and finishing, as identified in part 425 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (b) Additional Monitoring Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall require monitoring of the discharges (including discharges into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances for the point source categories and entities described in paragraph (2). The monitoring requirements under this paragraph shall be included in any permits issued under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Categories described.--The point source categories and entities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (3) are each of the following: (A) Pulp, paper, and paperboard, as identified in part 430 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) Airports (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code). (3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. (c) Notification.--The Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). (4) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (5) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical containing at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least 1 carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom. (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292). <all>

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

A bill to establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLEAN WATER ACT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PFAS. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. 1251 et seq. ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electroplating, as identified in part 413 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). The monitoring requirements under this paragraph shall be included in any permits issued under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) after the date of enactment of this Act. (B) Airports (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code). (3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. (c) Notification.--The Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 1362). 1314(h)). (5) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical containing at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least 1 carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom. (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. CLEAN WATER ACT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PFAS. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. 1251 et seq. ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electroplating, as identified in part 413 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). 1342) after the date of enactment of this Act. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. (c) Notification.--The Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 1362). 1314(h)). (5) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical containing at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least 1 carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom. (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLEAN WATER ACT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PFAS. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. (2) Effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories.--Not later than the following dates, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a final rule establishing effluent limitations guidelines and standards, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electroplating, as identified in part 413 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) During calendar year 2025.--Not later than June 30, 2025, for the following point source categories: (i) Textile mills, as identified in part 410 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electrical and electronic components, as identified in part 469 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (C) During calendar year 2026.--Not later than December 31, 2026, for the following point source categories: (i) Leather tanning and finishing, as identified in part 425 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). The monitoring requirements under this paragraph shall be included in any permits issued under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Categories described.--The point source categories and entities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (3) are each of the following: (A) Pulp, paper, and paperboard, as identified in part 430 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) Airports (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code). (3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. (c) Notification.--The Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 1362). (3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). (5) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical containing at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least 1 carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom. (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLEAN WATER ACT EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR PFAS. (a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. (2) Effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories.--Not later than the following dates, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a final rule establishing effluent limitations guidelines and standards, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electroplating, as identified in part 413 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) During calendar year 2025.--Not later than June 30, 2025, for the following point source categories: (i) Textile mills, as identified in part 410 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Electrical and electronic components, as identified in part 469 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (C) During calendar year 2026.--Not later than December 31, 2026, for the following point source categories: (i) Leather tanning and finishing, as identified in part 425 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (b) Additional Monitoring Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall require monitoring of the discharges (including discharges into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances for the point source categories and entities described in paragraph (2). The monitoring requirements under this paragraph shall be included in any permits issued under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Categories described.--The point source categories and entities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (3) are each of the following: (A) Pulp, paper, and paperboard, as identified in part 430 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (B) Airports (as defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code). (3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. (c) Notification.--The Administrator shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate of each publication made under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). (4) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (5) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a chemical containing at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least 1 carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom. (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292). <all>

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. ( 3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). ( (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. ( 3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). ( (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. ( 3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). ( (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. ( 3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). ( (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Landfills, as identified in part 445 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( ii) Paint formulating, as identified in part 446 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Effluent limitation.--The term ``effluent limitation'' has the meaning given the term in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362). (

To establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. a) Deadlines.-- (1) Water quality criteria.--Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register human health water quality criteria under section 304(a)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(1)) to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of those substances. ( ), for each of the following industry categories for the discharge (including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works) of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or class of those substances: (A) During calendar year 2024.--Not later than June 30, 2024, for the following point source categories: (i) Organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers, as identified in part 414 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( iii) Metal finishing, as identified in part 433 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( (iii) Plastics molding and forming, as identified in part 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ( 3) Determination.-- (A) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the Administrator shall make a determination-- (i) to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2); or (ii) that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities, including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination. (B) Requirement.--Any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph (2) shall be published in the Federal Register by not later than December 31, 2027. ( 3) Measurable.--The term ``measurable'', with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances, means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1314(h)). ( (6) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).

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Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act or the DOJ OLC Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish on its website, and make free to the public, all opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). Prospectively, all OLC opinions must be published within 48 hours of being issued. Previously issued opinions must be published in accordance with deadlines established by the bill.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OPINIONS. Section 521 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) OLC Opinions.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following terms shall apply: ``(A) Final olc opinion.--The term `final OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion that-- ``(i) the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, or a Deputy Assistant General for the Office of Legal Counsel, has determined is final; ``(ii) is relied upon by government officials or government contractors; ``(iii) is relied upon to formulate legal guidance; or ``(iv) is directly or indirectly cited in another OLC opinion. ``(B) OLC opinion.--The term `OLC opinion'-- ``(i) means views on a matter of legal interpretation communicated by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice to any other office or agency, or person in an office or agency, in the Executive Branch, including any office in the Department of Justice, the White House, or the Executive Office of the President, and rendered in accordance with sections 511 through 513; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) in the case of a verbal communication of a legal interpretation, a memorialization of that communication; ``(II) a final OLC opinion; and ``(III) a revised OLC opinion. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(3) Redaction of classified information.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of an OLC opinion required to be published under paragraph (2) that contains information classified as confidential, secret, or top secret, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) redact the classified information from the OLC opinion before publication of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) establish and preserve an accurate record documenting each redaction from the OLC opinion, including information describing in detail why public online disclosure of the classified information would have resulted in the associated harm that pertains to each level of classification. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(D) Periodic review.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Attorney General shall, on a continual basis and not less frequently than once every 90 days-- ``(i) review every OLC opinion published under this subsection that contains redactions of classified information; and ``(ii) remove any redactions that no longer protect information that is classified as either sensitive, secret, or top secret. ``(4) Deadline for publication.-- ``(A) In general.--Each OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act shall be published in accordance with this section as soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours, after the date of issuance of the opinion. ``(B) Previously issued opinions.--In the case of OLC opinions issued before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, the Attorney General shall, subject to subparagraph (C)-- ``(i) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2020 through 2023; ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2000 through 2019; ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1980 through 1999; ``(iv) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1960 through 1979; and ``(v) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued before fiscal year 1960. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(5) Right of action.-- ``(A) In general.--On complaint brought by a complainant who has been harmed as a result of being deprived access to an OLC opinion that is required to be made available to the public free of charge on the public website of the Department under this subsection, the district court of the United States in the district in which the complainant resides, or has his principal place of business, or in the District of Columbia, has jurisdiction to enjoin the Office of Legal Counsel from withholding information required to be made available under this subsection and to order the production of information improperly withheld from the complainant. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''. <all>

DOJ OLC Transparency Act

A bill to require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.

DOJ OLC Transparency Act Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish on its website, and make free to the public, all opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). Prospectively, all OLC opinions must be published within 48 hours of being issued. Previously issued opinions must be published in accordance with deadlines established by the bill.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(D) Periodic review.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Attorney General shall, on a continual basis and not less frequently than once every 90 days-- ``(i) review every OLC opinion published under this subsection that contains redactions of classified information; and ``(ii) remove any redactions that no longer protect information that is classified as either sensitive, secret, or top secret. ``(B) Previously issued opinions.--In the case of OLC opinions issued before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, the Attorney General shall, subject to subparagraph (C)-- ``(i) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2020 through 2023; ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2000 through 2019; ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1980 through 1999; ``(iv) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1960 through 1979; and ``(v) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued before fiscal year 1960. ``(5) Right of action.-- ``(A) In general.--On complaint brought by a complainant who has been harmed as a result of being deprived access to an OLC opinion that is required to be made available to the public free of charge on the public website of the Department under this subsection, the district court of the United States in the district in which the complainant resides, or has his principal place of business, or in the District of Columbia, has jurisdiction to enjoin the Office of Legal Counsel from withholding information required to be made available under this subsection and to order the production of information improperly withheld from the complainant.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. 2. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(D) Periodic review.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Attorney General shall, on a continual basis and not less frequently than once every 90 days-- ``(i) review every OLC opinion published under this subsection that contains redactions of classified information; and ``(ii) remove any redactions that no longer protect information that is classified as either sensitive, secret, or top secret. ``(B) Previously issued opinions.--In the case of OLC opinions issued before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, the Attorney General shall, subject to subparagraph (C)-- ``(i) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2020 through 2023; ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2000 through 2019; ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1980 through 1999; ``(iv) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1960 through 1979; and ``(v) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued before fiscal year 1960.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. Section 521 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) OLC Opinions.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following terms shall apply: ``(A) Final olc opinion.--The term `final OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion that-- ``(i) the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, or a Deputy Assistant General for the Office of Legal Counsel, has determined is final; ``(ii) is relied upon by government officials or government contractors; ``(iii) is relied upon to formulate legal guidance; or ``(iv) is directly or indirectly cited in another OLC opinion. ``(B) OLC opinion.--The term `OLC opinion'-- ``(i) means views on a matter of legal interpretation communicated by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice to any other office or agency, or person in an office or agency, in the Executive Branch, including any office in the Department of Justice, the White House, or the Executive Office of the President, and rendered in accordance with sections 511 through 513; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) in the case of a verbal communication of a legal interpretation, a memorialization of that communication; ``(II) a final OLC opinion; and ``(III) a revised OLC opinion. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(D) Periodic review.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Attorney General shall, on a continual basis and not less frequently than once every 90 days-- ``(i) review every OLC opinion published under this subsection that contains redactions of classified information; and ``(ii) remove any redactions that no longer protect information that is classified as either sensitive, secret, or top secret. ``(B) Previously issued opinions.--In the case of OLC opinions issued before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, the Attorney General shall, subject to subparagraph (C)-- ``(i) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2020 through 2023; ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2000 through 2019; ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1980 through 1999; ``(iv) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1960 through 1979; and ``(v) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued before fiscal year 1960. ``(5) Right of action.-- ``(A) In general.--On complaint brought by a complainant who has been harmed as a result of being deprived access to an OLC opinion that is required to be made available to the public free of charge on the public website of the Department under this subsection, the district court of the United States in the district in which the complainant resides, or has his principal place of business, or in the District of Columbia, has jurisdiction to enjoin the Office of Legal Counsel from withholding information required to be made available under this subsection and to order the production of information improperly withheld from the complainant.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OPINIONS. Section 521 of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) OLC Opinions.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the following terms shall apply: ``(A) Final olc opinion.--The term `final OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion that-- ``(i) the Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, or a Deputy Assistant General for the Office of Legal Counsel, has determined is final; ``(ii) is relied upon by government officials or government contractors; ``(iii) is relied upon to formulate legal guidance; or ``(iv) is directly or indirectly cited in another OLC opinion. ``(B) OLC opinion.--The term `OLC opinion'-- ``(i) means views on a matter of legal interpretation communicated by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice to any other office or agency, or person in an office or agency, in the Executive Branch, including any office in the Department of Justice, the White House, or the Executive Office of the President, and rendered in accordance with sections 511 through 513; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) in the case of a verbal communication of a legal interpretation, a memorialization of that communication; ``(II) a final OLC opinion; and ``(III) a revised OLC opinion. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(3) Redaction of classified information.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of an OLC opinion required to be published under paragraph (2) that contains information classified as confidential, secret, or top secret, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) redact the classified information from the OLC opinion before publication of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) establish and preserve an accurate record documenting each redaction from the OLC opinion, including information describing in detail why public online disclosure of the classified information would have resulted in the associated harm that pertains to each level of classification. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(D) Periodic review.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Attorney General shall, on a continual basis and not less frequently than once every 90 days-- ``(i) review every OLC opinion published under this subsection that contains redactions of classified information; and ``(ii) remove any redactions that no longer protect information that is classified as either sensitive, secret, or top secret. ``(B) Previously issued opinions.--In the case of OLC opinions issued before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, the Attorney General shall, subject to subparagraph (C)-- ``(i) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2020 through 2023; ``(ii) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 2000 through 2019; ``(iii) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1980 through 1999; ``(iv) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued during fiscal years 1960 through 1979; and ``(v) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act, publish all of the OLC opinions issued before fiscal year 1960. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(5) Right of action.-- ``(A) In general.--On complaint brought by a complainant who has been harmed as a result of being deprived access to an OLC opinion that is required to be made available to the public free of charge on the public website of the Department under this subsection, the district court of the United States in the district in which the complainant resides, or has his principal place of business, or in the District of Columbia, has jurisdiction to enjoin the Office of Legal Counsel from withholding information required to be made available under this subsection and to order the production of information improperly withheld from the complainant. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(4) Deadline for publication.-- ``(A) In general.--Each OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act shall be published in accordance with this section as soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours, after the date of issuance of the opinion. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(4) Deadline for publication.-- ``(A) In general.--Each OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act shall be published in accordance with this section as soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours, after the date of issuance of the opinion. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(4) Deadline for publication.-- ``(A) In general.--Each OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act shall be published in accordance with this section as soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours, after the date of issuance of the opinion. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Demanding Oversight and Justification Over Legal Conclusions Transparency Act'' or the ``DOJ OLC Transparency Act''. ``(C) Revised olc opinion.--The term `revised OLC opinion' means an OLC opinion-- ``(i) that is withdrawn; ``(ii) to which information is added; or ``(iii) from which information is removed. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(4) Deadline for publication.-- ``(A) In general.--Each OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department after the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act shall be published in accordance with this section as soon as practicable, but not later than 48 hours, after the date of issuance of the opinion. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(2) Requirement.--Subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with paragraph (4), the Attorney General shall publish all OLC opinions on the public website of the Department to be accessed by the public free of charge. ``(B) Limitation.--The Attorney General may not redact information under this paragraph that is sensitive but unclassified. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action.''.

To require the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. ``(C) Submission to congress.--In the case of an OLC opinion described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall submit the full opinion, without redaction, to any Member of Congress and any appropriately cleared congressional staff member. ``(C) Description of certain opinions.--In the case of an OLC opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department before the date of enactment of the DOJ OLC Transparency Act for which the text of the OLC opinion cannot be located, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) publish a description of the OLC opinion; and ``(ii) submit a written certification to Congress, under penalty of perjury, that-- ``(I) a good faith effort was made to find the text of the OLC opinion; and ``(II) the text of the OLC opinion is unavailable. ``(B) Review.--In a case brought under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the court-- ``(I) shall determine the matter de novo; and ``(II) may examine the contents of the opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel in camera to determine whether such information or any part thereof shall be withheld under paragraph (3); and ``(ii) the burden is on the Office of Legal Counsel to sustain its action. ''.

H.R.1266

Government Operations and Politics

Duty to Report Act This bill requires political committees, candidates for federal office, and other individuals to report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) any offers of prohibited contributions, including offers of nonpublic information regarding other candidates, by foreign nationals. Specifically, political committees and candidates must report to the FEC within 24 hours any (1) offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals, and (2) meetings with foreign governments or their agents. In addition, the bill requires political committees, candidates, immediate family members of candidates, and individuals affiliated with a campaign (e.g., employees and independent contractors) to report to the FBI within 24 hours any offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals. Further, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly and willfully failing to comply with this reporting requirement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. Such reported information may not be used to enforce certain immigration provisions related to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Duty to Report Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Political contributions and express-advocacy expenditures are an integral aspect of the process by which Americans elect officials to Federal, State, and local government offices. (2) It is fundamental to the definition of a national political community that foreign citizens do not have a constitutional right to participate in, and thus may be excluded from, activities of democratic self-governance. (3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. (4) Foreign donations and expenditures have a corrupting influence on the campaign process and limiting the activities of foreign citizens in our elections is necessary to preserve the basic conception of a political community and democratic self-governance. SEC. 2. REPORTING TO THE FEC. (a) Reporting Offers of Prohibited Contributions, Donations, Expenditures, or Disbursements by Foreign Nationals.--Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Disclosure of Offers of Prohibited Contributions, Donations, Expenditures, or Disbursements by Foreign Nationals.--If a political committee, an agent of the committee, or in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office, a candidate, receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement (as defined in section 3(c) of the Duty to Report Act), the committee shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Commission-- ``(1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national (as defined in section 319(b)) making the offer; and ``(2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered.''. (b) Reporting Meetings With Foreign Governments or Their Agents.-- Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Disclosure of Meetings With Foreign Governments or Their Agents.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if a political committee, an agent of the committee, or in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office, a candidate, meets with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal, as defined in section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. (c) Promulgation of Regulations.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations providing additional indicators beyond the pertinent facts described in section 110.20(a)(5) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) that may lead a reasonable person to conclude that there is a substantial probability that the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as defined in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)), or to inquire whether the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as so defined. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. SEC. 3. REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. (a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. (b) Offense.-- (1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully fail to comply with subsection (a). (2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Applicable individual.-- (A) In general.--The term ``applicable individual'' means-- (i) an agent of a political committee; (ii) a candidate; (iii) an individual who is an immediate family member of a candidate; or (iv) any individual affiliated with a campaign of a candidate. (B) Immediate family member; individual affiliated with a campaign.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- (i) the term ``immediate family member'' means, with respect to a candidate, a parent, parent-in-law, spouse, adult child, or sibling; and (ii) the term ``individual affiliated with a campaign'' means, with respect to a candidate, an employee of any organization legally authorized under Federal, State, or local law to support the candidate's campaign for nomination for, or election to, any Federal, State, or local public office, as well as any independent contractor of such an organization and any individual who performs services for the organization on an unpaid basis (including an intern or volunteer). (2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). (3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (4) Prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement.-- (A) In general.--The term ``prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement'' means a contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement prohibited under section 319(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)). (B) Clarification.--Such term includes, with respect to a candidate or election, any information-- (i) regarding any of the other candidates for election for that office; (ii) that is not in the public domain; and (iii) which could be used to the advantage of the campaign of the candidate. (5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF INFORMATION REPORTED. Information reported under subsection (j) or (k) of section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens. <all>

Duty to Report Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes.

Duty to Report Act

Rep. Swalwell, Eric

D

CA

This bill requires political committees, candidates for federal office, and other individuals to report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) any offers of prohibited contributions, including offers of nonpublic information regarding other candidates, by foreign nationals. Specifically, political committees and candidates must report to the FEC within 24 hours any (1) offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals, and (2) meetings with foreign governments or their agents. In addition, the bill requires political committees, candidates, immediate family members of candidates, and individuals affiliated with a campaign (e.g., employees and independent contractors) to report to the FBI within 24 hours any offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals. Further, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly and willfully failing to comply with this reporting requirement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. Such reported information may not be used to enforce certain immigration provisions related to the removal of undocumented aliens.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Duty to Report Act''. (3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. 30104), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Disclosure of Meetings With Foreign Governments or Their Agents.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if a political committee, an agent of the committee, or in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office, a candidate, meets with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal, as defined in section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. 30121(b)), or to inquire whether the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as so defined. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. 3. REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Applicable individual.-- (A) In general.--The term ``applicable individual'' means-- (i) an agent of a political committee; (ii) a candidate; (iii) an individual who is an immediate family member of a candidate; or (iv) any individual affiliated with a campaign of a candidate. (2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. (3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). 30121(a)). SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF INFORMATION REPORTED. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Duty to Report Act''. (3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. 30121(b)), or to inquire whether the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as so defined. 3. REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Applicable individual.-- (A) In general.--The term ``applicable individual'' means-- (i) an agent of a political committee; (ii) a candidate; (iii) an individual who is an immediate family member of a candidate; or (iv) any individual affiliated with a campaign of a candidate. (2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. (3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). 30121(a)). SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF INFORMATION REPORTED.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Duty to Report Act''. (2) It is fundamental to the definition of a national political community that foreign citizens do not have a constitutional right to participate in, and thus may be excluded from, activities of democratic self-governance. (3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. REPORTING TO THE FEC. 30104), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Disclosure of Meetings With Foreign Governments or Their Agents.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if a political committee, an agent of the committee, or in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office, a candidate, meets with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal, as defined in section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. 30121(b)), or to inquire whether the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as so defined. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. 3. REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. (a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. (b) Offense.-- (1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully fail to comply with subsection (a). (2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Applicable individual.-- (A) In general.--The term ``applicable individual'' means-- (i) an agent of a political committee; (ii) a candidate; (iii) an individual who is an immediate family member of a candidate; or (iv) any individual affiliated with a campaign of a candidate. (B) Immediate family member; individual affiliated with a campaign.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- (i) the term ``immediate family member'' means, with respect to a candidate, a parent, parent-in-law, spouse, adult child, or sibling; and (ii) the term ``individual affiliated with a campaign'' means, with respect to a candidate, an employee of any organization legally authorized under Federal, State, or local law to support the candidate's campaign for nomination for, or election to, any Federal, State, or local public office, as well as any independent contractor of such an organization and any individual who performs services for the organization on an unpaid basis (including an intern or volunteer). (2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. (3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). 30121(a)). SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF INFORMATION REPORTED. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Duty to Report Act''. (b) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Political contributions and express-advocacy expenditures are an integral aspect of the process by which Americans elect officials to Federal, State, and local government offices. (2) It is fundamental to the definition of a national political community that foreign citizens do not have a constitutional right to participate in, and thus may be excluded from, activities of democratic self-governance. (3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. (4) Foreign donations and expenditures have a corrupting influence on the campaign process and limiting the activities of foreign citizens in our elections is necessary to preserve the basic conception of a political community and democratic self-governance. REPORTING TO THE FEC. 30104), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(k) Disclosure of Meetings With Foreign Governments or Their Agents.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if a political committee, an agent of the committee, or in the case of an authorized committee of a candidate for Federal office, a candidate, meets with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal, as defined in section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. (c) Promulgation of Regulations.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations providing additional indicators beyond the pertinent facts described in section 110.20(a)(5) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) that may lead a reasonable person to conclude that there is a substantial probability that the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as defined in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)), or to inquire whether the source of the funds solicited, accepted, or received is a foreign national, as so defined. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. 3. REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. (a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. (b) Offense.-- (1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully fail to comply with subsection (a). (2) Penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Applicable individual.-- (A) In general.--The term ``applicable individual'' means-- (i) an agent of a political committee; (ii) a candidate; (iii) an individual who is an immediate family member of a candidate; or (iv) any individual affiliated with a campaign of a candidate. (B) Immediate family member; individual affiliated with a campaign.--For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- (i) the term ``immediate family member'' means, with respect to a candidate, a parent, parent-in-law, spouse, adult child, or sibling; and (ii) the term ``individual affiliated with a campaign'' means, with respect to a candidate, an employee of any organization legally authorized under Federal, State, or local law to support the candidate's campaign for nomination for, or election to, any Federal, State, or local public office, as well as any independent contractor of such an organization and any individual who performs services for the organization on an unpaid basis (including an intern or volunteer). (2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. (3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). 30121(a)). 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF INFORMATION REPORTED. Information reported under subsection (j) or (k) of section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. ( REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. ( a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). ( (B) Clarification.--Such term includes, with respect to a candidate or election, any information-- (i) regarding any of the other candidates for election for that office; (ii) that is not in the public domain; and (iii) which could be used to the advantage of the campaign of the candidate. ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. ( REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. ( a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). ( (B) Clarification.--Such term includes, with respect to a candidate or election, any information-- (i) regarding any of the other candidates for election for that office; (ii) that is not in the public domain; and (iii) which could be used to the advantage of the campaign of the candidate. ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. ( REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. ( a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). ( (B) Clarification.--Such term includes, with respect to a candidate or election, any information-- (i) regarding any of the other candidates for election for that office; (ii) that is not in the public domain; and (iii) which could be used to the advantage of the campaign of the candidate. ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. ( REPORTING OFFERS OF PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, EXPENDITURES, OR DISBURSEMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO THE FBI. ( a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 3) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'' has the meaning given that term in section 110.20(a)(4) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). ( (B) Clarification.--Such term includes, with respect to a candidate or election, any information-- (i) regarding any of the other candidates for election for that office; (ii) that is not in the public domain; and (iii) which could be used to the advantage of the campaign of the candidate. ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 3) The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in activities of democratic self-government, and in thereby preventing foreign influence over the United States political process. ( ``(2) Exception for meetings in official capacity.-- Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a meeting with a foreign government or an agent of a foreign principal by an elected official or as an employee of an elected official in their official capacity as such an official or employee.''. Regulations promulgated under the proceeding sentence shall also provide guidance to political committees and campaigns to not engage in racial or ethnic profiling in making such a conclusion or inquiry. a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 2) Foreign national.--The term ``foreign national'' has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(b)). ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301. 30104), as added by section 2, or under section 3(a), may not be used to enforce the provisions under chapter 4 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) relating to the removal of undocumented aliens.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 611), the committee shall, within 24 hours of meeting, report to the Commission-- ``(A) to the extent known, the identity of each individual at the meeting and the foreign government involved; and ``(B) the purpose of the meeting. ( a) In General.--If a political committee or an applicable individual (as defined in subsection (c)) receives an offer (orally, in writing, or otherwise) of a prohibited contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement, the committee or applicable individual shall, within 24 hours of receiving the offer, report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation-- (1) to the extent known, the name, address, and nationality of the foreign national making the offer; and (2) the amount and type of contribution, donation, expenditure, or disbursement offered. ( 5) Other terms.--Any term used in this section which is defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) and which is not otherwise defined in this section shall have the meaning given such term under such section 301.

H.R.7789

Emergency Management

Planning for Animal Wellness Act or the PAW Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and federal guidance on sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of such pets and animals.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or the ``PAW Act''. SEC. 2. WORKING GROUP GUIDELINES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group.--The term ``working group'' means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership.--The working group shall consist of-- (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties.--The working group shall-- (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. Union Calendar No. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No. 117-611] _______________________________________________________________________

PAW Act

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes.

PAW Act Planning for Animal Wellness Act PAW Act Planning for Animal Wellness Act

Rep. Titus, Dina

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This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a working group relating to best practices and federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters. Specifically, the working group shall (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and federal guidance on sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of such pets and animals.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or the ``PAW Act''. SEC. 2. WORKING GROUP GUIDELINES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group.--The term ``working group'' means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership.--The working group shall consist of-- (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties.--The working group shall-- (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. Union Calendar No. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No. 117-611] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or the ``PAW Act''. SEC. 2. WORKING GROUP GUIDELINES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership.--The working group shall consist of-- (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties.--The working group shall-- (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. Union Calendar No. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No. 117-611] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or the ``PAW Act''. SEC. 2. WORKING GROUP GUIDELINES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group.--The term ``working group'' means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership.--The working group shall consist of-- (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties.--The working group shall-- (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. Union Calendar No. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No. 117-611] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or the ``PAW Act''. SEC. 2. WORKING GROUP GUIDELINES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) Working group.--The term ``working group'' means the advisory working group established under subsection (b). (b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. (c) Membership.--The working group shall consist of-- (1) not less than 2 representatives of State governments with experience in animal emergency management; (2) not less than 2 representatives of local governments with experience in animal emergency management; (3) not less than 2 representatives from academia; (4) not less than 2 veterinary experts; (5) not less than 2 representatives from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of households pets and service animals in emergencies or disasters; (6) representatives from the Federal Animal Emergency Management Working Group; and (7) any other members determined necessary by the Administrator. (d) Duties.--The working group shall-- (1) encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities working to address the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and (2) review best practices and Federal guidance, as of the date of enactment of this Act, on congregate and noncongregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals, and captive animals, as appropriate, in emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. (e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. Union Calendar No. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No. 117-611] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. ( f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. ( f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. ( f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. ( f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( (f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance. 442 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7789 [Report No.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and disasters, and for other purposes. b) Working Group.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish an advisory working group. ( e) Guidance Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the working group shall determine whether the best practices and Federal guidance described in subsection (d)(2) are sufficient. ( f) New Guidance.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, determines that the best practices and Federal guidance described in paragraph subsection (d)(2) are insufficient, the Administrator, in consultation with the working group, shall publish updated Federal guidance.

H.R.927

Taxation

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

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

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021

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

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021

Rep. Davis, Danny K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.R.1179

International Affairs

Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal commemorating the bravery and endurance of the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Following its award, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) On January 20, 1981, United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were released after being held hostage for 444 days by militant student supporters of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a violation of international law. They were taken from the United States Embassy in Tehran, Iran, this came to be known as the Iran Hostage Crisis. (2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. (3) Throughout their time held, they were routinely told to denounce the United States, when they refused, they were tortured, yet they remained strong in their spirit. (4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. (6) Many of the hostages still experience trauma as a result of the events of the crisis and deserve to have their suffering recognized. (7) While 35 of the hostages are still living, it is important that we reflect on their resilience and strength which serve as an example to current generations. Let us acknowledge them as heroes, who stood in positions of great tribulation but who, for us, endured so that we may know the blessing of being an American. Let us be more like them. (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. I pointed out to them that, since their capture by the Iranian terrorists and their being held in this despicable act of savagery, that the American people's hearts have gone out to them and the nation has been united as perhaps never before in history and that the prayers that have gone up from the people throughout the world to God for their safety have finally been answered.''. (9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. You've represented under great stress the highest traditions of public service. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. (10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. The country hoped and prayed together, as one, for the hostages' safe return. (11) United States Ambassador to Iran from 1979 to 1980 Bruce Laingen, the highest ranking diplomat held hostage, summed up the experience by saying ``Fifty-three Americans who will always have a love affair with this country and who join with you in a prayer of thanksgiving for the way in which this crisis has strengthened the spirit and resilience and strength that is the mark of a truly free society.''. It is now our responsibility to honor the spirit, resilience, and strength that the hostages displayed during their 444 days of imprisonment. (12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. The recipients of this award are heroes in every sense of the word. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. Today, as we prepare to mark 40 years after their release, we acknowledge their endurance, strength, and contributions to seeing a more peaceful world. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. SEC. 3. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``hostage'' means an American that was taken captive on November 4, 1979, in Tehran, Iran, at the United States embassy and released on-- (1) July 11, 1980; or (2) January 20, 1981. SEC. 4. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for loan, as appropriate, so that the medal may be displayed elsewhere. SEC. 5. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. (2) Eligibility for award.-- (A) In general.--A hostage shall be eligible to be awarded a silver duplicate medal struck under paragraph (1) in recognition of the endurance of the Iran Hostages. (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. (b) Bronze Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold and silver medals. SEC. 6. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. <all>

Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country.

Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R.

D

NY

This bill requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal commemorating the bravery and endurance of the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Following its award, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution for display and 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 ``Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (6) Many of the hostages still experience trauma as a result of the events of the crisis and deserve to have their suffering recognized. Let us be more like them. I pointed out to them that, since their capture by the Iranian terrorists and their being held in this despicable act of savagery, that the American people's hearts have gone out to them and the nation has been united as perhaps never before in history and that the prayers that have gone up from the people throughout the world to God for their safety have finally been answered.''. You've represented under great stress the highest traditions of public service. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. (10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. The country hoped and prayed together, as one, for the hostages' safe return. It is now our responsibility to honor the spirit, resilience, and strength that the hostages displayed during their 444 days of imprisonment. (12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. The recipients of this award are heroes in every sense of the word. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. 3. DEFINITION. 4. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 5. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. 6. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. Let us be more like them. I pointed out to them that, since their capture by the Iranian terrorists and their being held in this despicable act of savagery, that the American people's hearts have gone out to them and the nation has been united as perhaps never before in history and that the prayers that have gone up from the people throughout the world to God for their safety have finally been answered.''. You've represented under great stress the highest traditions of public service. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. (10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. The country hoped and prayed together, as one, for the hostages' safe return. It is now our responsibility to honor the spirit, resilience, and strength that the hostages displayed during their 444 days of imprisonment. The recipients of this award are heroes in every sense of the word. 3. 4. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. 5. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. 6. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. (4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. (6) Many of the hostages still experience trauma as a result of the events of the crisis and deserve to have their suffering recognized. Let us be more like them. I pointed out to them that, since their capture by the Iranian terrorists and their being held in this despicable act of savagery, that the American people's hearts have gone out to them and the nation has been united as perhaps never before in history and that the prayers that have gone up from the people throughout the world to God for their safety have finally been answered.''. You've represented under great stress the highest traditions of public service. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. (10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. The country hoped and prayed together, as one, for the hostages' safe return. It is now our responsibility to honor the spirit, resilience, and strength that the hostages displayed during their 444 days of imprisonment. (12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. The recipients of this award are heroes in every sense of the word. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. Today, as we prepare to mark 40 years after their release, we acknowledge their endurance, strength, and contributions to seeing a more peaceful world. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. 3. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``hostage'' means an American that was taken captive on November 4, 1979, in Tehran, Iran, at the United States embassy and released on-- (1) July 11, 1980; or (2) January 20, 1981. 4. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 5. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. 6. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. (3) Throughout their time held, they were routinely told to denounce the United States, when they refused, they were tortured, yet they remained strong in their spirit. (4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. (6) Many of the hostages still experience trauma as a result of the events of the crisis and deserve to have their suffering recognized. (7) While 35 of the hostages are still living, it is important that we reflect on their resilience and strength which serve as an example to current generations. Let us be more like them. (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. I pointed out to them that, since their capture by the Iranian terrorists and their being held in this despicable act of savagery, that the American people's hearts have gone out to them and the nation has been united as perhaps never before in history and that the prayers that have gone up from the people throughout the world to God for their safety have finally been answered.''. (9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. You've represented under great stress the highest traditions of public service. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. (10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. The country hoped and prayed together, as one, for the hostages' safe return. It is now our responsibility to honor the spirit, resilience, and strength that the hostages displayed during their 444 days of imprisonment. (12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. The recipients of this award are heroes in every sense of the word. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. Today, as we prepare to mark 40 years after their release, we acknowledge their endurance, strength, and contributions to seeing a more peaceful world. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. 3. DEFINITION. In this Act, the term ``hostage'' means an American that was taken captive on November 4, 1979, in Tehran, Iran, at the United States embassy and released on-- (1) July 11, 1980; or (2) January 20, 1981. 4. (a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 5. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. (b) Bronze Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold and silver medals. 6. STATUS OF MEDALS. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 7. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. The Congress finds the following: (1) On January 20, 1981, United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were released after being held hostage for 444 days by militant student supporters of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a violation of international law. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. ( 8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. (9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. ( They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. ( (b) Bronze Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold and silver medals. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. ( 4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. ( (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. 10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. 12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. ( 4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. ( (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. 10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. 12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. The Congress finds the following: (1) On January 20, 1981, United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were released after being held hostage for 444 days by militant student supporters of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a violation of international law. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. ( 8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. (9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. ( They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. ( (b) Bronze Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold and silver medals. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. ( 4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. ( (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. 10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. 12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. The Congress finds the following: (1) On January 20, 1981, United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were released after being held hostage for 444 days by militant student supporters of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in a violation of international law. (5) The hostages showed extraordinary courage by continually engaging in acts of resistance against their captors in the face of gross violations of their human rights, such as refusing to sign condemnations of the United States. ( 8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. (9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. ( They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis, in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity which started on November 4, 1979, and lasted until January 21, 1981. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) Silver Duplicate Medals.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall strike duplicates in silver of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 to be awarded in accordance with paragraph. ( (b) Bronze Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 4 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold and silver medals. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. ( 4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. ( (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. 10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. 12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 2) The hostages were subjected to intense physical and psychological torture throughout their captivity, such as mock execution, beatings, solitary confinement, and inhospitable living conditions. ( 4) One hostage wrote ``Viva la roja, blanco, y azul'' which translates to ``Long live the red, white, and blue'' on the wall of his cell as a reminder of the values he swore to protect. ( (8) On January 22, 1981, President Jimmy Carter met with the hostages in West Germany and stated, ``One of the acts in my life which has been the most moving and gratifying in meeting with and discussing the future and the past with the now liberated Americans who were held hostage in Iran for so long. 10) During the 444 days the brave Americans were held, the rest of the country held its breath, waiting for news of the hostages. 12) Now, more than four decades later, we continue to honor the hostages. They are role models that wore their American pride with esteem and have allowed for subsequent generations to appreciate the blessing of being an American. They suffered for America and now it is our duty to recognize them for it. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( (B) Death of a hostage.--In the event of the death of a hostage who has not been awarded a silver duplicate medal under this subsection, the Secretary may award a silver duplicate medal to the next of kin or other personal representative of the hostage. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through and the national unity it produced, marking four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognizing their sacrifice to our country. 9) On January 28, 1981, when welcoming the hostages home, President Ronald Reagan stated, ``You`ve come home to a people who for 444 days suffered the pain of your imprisonment, prayed for your safety, and most importantly, shared your determination that the spirit of free men and women is not a fit subject for barter. Your conduct is symbolic of the millions of professional diplomats, military personnel, and others who have rendered service to their country.''. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

H.R.6788

Armed Forces and National Security

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Following the award of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture where it shall be available for display and research.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The 761st Tank Battalion, known as the ``Black Panthers'', was activated on April 1, 1942, and served as the first predominantly Black American armored battalion in the European Theater of World War II until its deactivation on June 1, 1946, in Germany. (2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. (3) Despite resistance from many top-level American politicians and military officers, the 761st served valiantly under Lieutenant General George S. Patton. (4) In his welcoming speech, Patton said, ``I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. I don't care what color you are as long as you go up there and kill those. . .''. (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. (6) The 761st played a crucial role in numerous battles including the Battle of the Bulge and helped break out the encircled American paratroopers in the town of Bastogne. (7) During their time in combat, the 761st inflicted 130,000 casualties on the Germans while enduring a casualty rate of almost 50 percent with the loss of 71 tanks. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. (9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. (10) The accomplishments of the 761st were largely unrecognized until 1978 when, over three decades after the war, the battalion finally received a Presidential Unit Citation. (11) The citation acknowledges ``the extraordinary gallantry, courage, professionalism, and high esprit de corps displayed in the accomplishment of unusually difficult and hazardous operations in the European Theater of Operations''. (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. (13) The United States is eternally grateful to the soldiers of the 761st Tank Battalion for their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for helping ensure freedom around the globe. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. <all>

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit.

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Palmer, Gary J.

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This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Following the award of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture where it shall be available for display and research.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. (3) Despite resistance from many top-level American politicians and military officers, the 761st served valiantly under Lieutenant General George S. Patton. (4) In his welcoming speech, Patton said, ``I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. I don't care what color you are as long as you go up there and kill those. (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. (6) The 761st played a crucial role in numerous battles including the Battle of the Bulge and helped break out the encircled American paratroopers in the town of Bastogne. (7) During their time in combat, the 761st inflicted 130,000 casualties on the Germans while enduring a casualty rate of almost 50 percent with the loss of 71 tanks. (9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. (11) The citation acknowledges ``the extraordinary gallantry, courage, professionalism, and high esprit de corps displayed in the accomplishment of unusually difficult and hazardous operations in the European Theater of Operations''. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. SEC. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) In his welcoming speech, Patton said, ``I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. (6) The 761st played a crucial role in numerous battles including the Battle of the Bulge and helped break out the encircled American paratroopers in the town of Bastogne. (9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. (11) The citation acknowledges ``the extraordinary gallantry, courage, professionalism, and high esprit de corps displayed in the accomplishment of unusually difficult and hazardous operations in the European Theater of Operations''. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. SEC. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. (3) Despite resistance from many top-level American politicians and military officers, the 761st served valiantly under Lieutenant General George S. Patton. (4) In his welcoming speech, Patton said, ``I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. I don't care what color you are as long as you go up there and kill those. (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. (6) The 761st played a crucial role in numerous battles including the Battle of the Bulge and helped break out the encircled American paratroopers in the town of Bastogne. (7) During their time in combat, the 761st inflicted 130,000 casualties on the Germans while enduring a casualty rate of almost 50 percent with the loss of 71 tanks. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. (9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. (10) The accomplishments of the 761st were largely unrecognized until 1978 when, over three decades after the war, the battalion finally received a Presidential Unit Citation. (11) The citation acknowledges ``the extraordinary gallantry, courage, professionalism, and high esprit de corps displayed in the accomplishment of unusually difficult and hazardous operations in the European Theater of Operations''. (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. (13) The United States is eternally grateful to the soldiers of the 761st Tank Battalion for their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for helping ensure freedom around the globe. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The 761st Tank Battalion, known as the ``Black Panthers'', was activated on April 1, 1942, and served as the first predominantly Black American armored battalion in the European Theater of World War II until its deactivation on June 1, 1946, in Germany. (2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. (3) Despite resistance from many top-level American politicians and military officers, the 761st served valiantly under Lieutenant General George S. Patton. (4) In his welcoming speech, Patton said, ``I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. I don't care what color you are as long as you go up there and kill those. . .''. (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. (6) The 761st played a crucial role in numerous battles including the Battle of the Bulge and helped break out the encircled American paratroopers in the town of Bastogne. (7) During their time in combat, the 761st inflicted 130,000 casualties on the Germans while enduring a casualty rate of almost 50 percent with the loss of 71 tanks. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. (9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. (10) The accomplishments of the 761st were largely unrecognized until 1978 when, over three decades after the war, the battalion finally received a Presidential Unit Citation. (11) The citation acknowledges ``the extraordinary gallantry, courage, professionalism, and high esprit de corps displayed in the accomplishment of unusually difficult and hazardous operations in the European Theater of Operations''. (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. (13) The United States is eternally grateful to the soldiers of the 761st Tank Battalion for their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for helping ensure freedom around the globe. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. <all>

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( I have nothing but the best in my Army. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( 2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( I have nothing but the best in my Army. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( 2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( I have nothing but the best in my Army. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( 2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( I have nothing but the best in my Army. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( 2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( I have nothing but the best in my Army. (8) As the spearhead for several of Patton's moves toward Germany, they were the first American unit to break through the Siegfried Line and they were one of the first American units to link up with the Russian Army at the Enns River at Steyr, Austria. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( 2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit. 2) Lieutenant Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player, was among the few Black officers in the 761st, but he was court martialed before seeing combat for an act of civil disobedience in refusing to move to the back of a bus. ( (5) After entering combat in late fall 1944, the 761st lived up to their motto, ``Come Out Fighting'', enduring 183 days of combat without being pulled from the line. ( 9) Sadly, like other Black soldiers in World War II, members of the 761st did not receive the recognition that was due them upon returning home, and instead faced prejudice at home after the war. ( (12) In addition to that citation, individual members of the 761st had earned the following: 1 Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars, and approximately 300 Purple Hearts. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the National Museum of African American History and Culture should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the 761st Tank Battalion. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

S.2676

Health

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 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; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID-19. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS; PARTICIPATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (b) Loan Repayment Program.--Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``physical therapists,'' after ``dentists,''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``, or be certified'' and inserting ``; be certified''; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ``; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``mental health,''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``dentistry,''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Eligibility To Participate in Other Programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.''. <all>

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes.

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

Sen. Tester, Jon

D

MT

This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 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; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID-19. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS; PARTICIPATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (b) Loan Repayment Program.--Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``physical therapists,'' after ``dentists,''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``, or be certified'' and inserting ``; be certified''; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ``; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``mental health,''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``dentistry,''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Eligibility To Participate in Other Programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 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; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID-19. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS; PARTICIPATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (b) Loan Repayment Program.--Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``physical therapists,'' after ``dentists,''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``, or be certified'' and inserting ``; be certified''; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ``; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``mental health,''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``dentistry,''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Eligibility To Participate in Other Programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 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; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID-19. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS; PARTICIPATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (b) Loan Repayment Program.--Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``physical therapists,'' after ``dentists,''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``, or be certified'' and inserting ``; be certified''; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ``; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``mental health,''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``dentistry,''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Eligibility To Participate in Other Programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment 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; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--Congress finds as follows: (1) Physical therapists play an important role in the prevention, treatment, or management of pain for individuals, including those with substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. (2) Physical therapists are also playing an important role in the physical rehabilitation needs of individuals who have developed chronic health conditions as a result of COVID-19. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS; PARTICIPATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS IN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (b) Loan Repayment Program.--Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``physical therapists,'' after ``dentists,''; (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by striking ``, or be certified'' and inserting ``; be certified''; and (ii) by inserting before the semicolon the following: ``; or have a doctoral or master's degree in physical therapy''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``mental health,''; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting ``physical therapy,'' after ``dentistry,''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Eligibility To Participate in Other Programs.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any health care professional who is eligible to participate in the program under this section from participating in any other loan repayment program established by the Secretary for which such professional is eligible.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, and for other purposes. a) Mission of Corps; Definition of Primary Health Services.-- Section 331(a)(3)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d(a)(3)(D)) is amended by striking ``or mental health,'' and inserting ``mental health, or physical therapy,''. (

H.R.9065

Education

Student Loan Earned Relief Act This bill revises the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by providing for partial loan cancellation and providing statutory authority for certain limited waiver flexibilities. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 50% of the principal and interest due on a borrower's Federal Direct Loans after the borrower makes 60 monthly loan payments while employed in a public service job. ED must cancel the remaining balance on these loans after the borrower makes an additional 60 monthly payments. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Limited PSLF Waiver, which was carried out by ED beginning on October 6, 2021, and ending on October 31, 2022. This waiver allowed borrowers to receive credit for certain past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for the PSLF program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness 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 ``Student Loan Earned Relief Act''. SEC. 2. PSLF. (a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. (b) Loan Cancellation Amount; Payment of Interest Accrued.-- Paragraph (2) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Loan cancellation amount; payment of interest accrued.-- ``(A) First employment period.--After the conclusion of the first employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the first 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel 50 percent of the obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such first employment period. ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. (c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq.), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''. <all>

Student Loan Earned Relief Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes.

Student Loan Earned Relief Act

Rep. McNerney, Jerry

D

CA

This bill revises the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by providing for partial loan cancellation and providing statutory authority for certain limited waiver flexibilities. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to cancel 50% of the principal and interest due on a borrower's Federal Direct Loans after the borrower makes 60 monthly loan payments while employed in a public service job. ED must cancel the remaining balance on these loans after the borrower makes an additional 60 monthly payments. The bill also provides statutory authority for the Limited PSLF Waiver, which was carried out by ED beginning on October 6, 2021, and ending on October 31, 2022. This waiver allowed borrowers to receive credit for certain past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for the PSLF program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness 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 ``Student Loan Earned Relief Act''. SEC. 2. PSLF. (a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. (b) Loan Cancellation Amount; Payment of Interest Accrued.-- Paragraph (2) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Loan cancellation amount; payment of interest accrued.-- ``(A) First employment period.--After the conclusion of the first employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the first 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel 50 percent of the obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such first employment period. ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. (c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq.), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness 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 ``Student Loan Earned Relief Act''. SEC. 2. PSLF. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. (b) Loan Cancellation Amount; Payment of Interest Accrued.-- Paragraph (2) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness 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 ``Student Loan Earned Relief Act''. SEC. 2. PSLF. (a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. (b) Loan Cancellation Amount; Payment of Interest Accrued.-- Paragraph (2) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Loan cancellation amount; payment of interest accrued.-- ``(A) First employment period.--After the conclusion of the first employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the first 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel 50 percent of the obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such first employment period. ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. (c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq.), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness 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 ``Student Loan Earned Relief Act''. SEC. 2. PSLF. (a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. (b) Loan Cancellation Amount; Payment of Interest Accrued.-- Paragraph (2) of section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Loan cancellation amount; payment of interest accrued.-- ``(A) First employment period.--After the conclusion of the first employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the first 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel 50 percent of the obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such first employment period. ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. (c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq.), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. ( c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. ( c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. ( c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. ( c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide interest relief under the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes. a) Reduction of Payment.--Section 455(m)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)(1)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the balance of interest and principal due'' and inserting ``50 percent of the balance of interest and principal due''; (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''; and (3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``120'' and inserting ``60''. ( ``(B) Second employment period.--After the conclusion of the second employment period described in paragraph (1) during which the borrower has made the second 60 payments described in such paragraph, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) cancel any remaining obligation to repay the balance of principal and interest due as of the time of such cancellation, on the eligible Federal Direct Loans made to the borrower under this part; and ``(ii) provide the borrower an amount equal to the amount of interest that the borrower has paid on such loans during such second employment period.''. ( c) Codifying the Limited PSLF Waivers.--Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Permanently restoring the promise of pslf.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out this subsection in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the Limited PSLF Waiver program carried out by the Department beginning on October 6, 2021, and authorized by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (20 U.S.C. 1098aa et seq. ), except that the application and consolidation deadlines for such program shall not apply to the provisions of this subsection.''.

H.R.2144

Health

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021 This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of genetic counseling services that are furnished by genetic counselors. Covered services include those services, as well as incidental services and supplies, that would otherwise be covered under Medicare if provided by a physician.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare 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 ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(II) covered genetic counseling services (as defined in subsection (kkk)(1));''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``Covered Genetic Counseling Services ``(kkk)(1) The term ``covered genetic counseling services'' means genetic counseling services furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in paragraph (2)) (and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to the provision of such services) as would otherwise be covered under this title if furnished by a physician (or as incident to a physician's service). ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as preventing other practitioners, including those providing telehealth services, from providing covered genetic counseling services within the scope of their practice.''. (b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. (c) Payment.-- (1) In general.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. (2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. (d) Assignment of Payment.--Section 1833(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(r)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Application to genetic counselors.--The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply with respect to covered genetic counseling services described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) and genetic counselors (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to services described in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(ii) and nurse practitioners.''. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1862(a)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period. <all>

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

Rep. Higgins, Brian

D

NY

This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of genetic counseling services that are furnished by genetic counselors. Covered services include those services, as well as incidental services and supplies, that would otherwise be covered under Medicare if provided by a physician.

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. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(II) covered genetic counseling services (as defined in subsection (kkk)(1));''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``Covered Genetic Counseling Services ``(kkk)(1) The term ``covered genetic counseling services'' means genetic counseling services furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in paragraph (2)) (and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to the provision of such services) as would otherwise be covered under this title if furnished by a physician (or as incident to a physician's service). ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as preventing other practitioners, including those providing telehealth services, from providing covered genetic counseling services within the scope of their practice.''. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. (c) Payment.-- (1) In general.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(II) covered genetic counseling services (as defined in subsection (kkk)(1));''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``Covered Genetic Counseling Services ``(kkk)(1) The term ``covered genetic counseling services'' means genetic counseling services furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in paragraph (2)) (and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to the provision of such services) as would otherwise be covered under this title if furnished by a physician (or as incident to a physician's service). The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as preventing other practitioners, including those providing telehealth services, from providing covered genetic counseling services within the scope of their practice.''. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. (c) Payment.-- (1) In general.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare 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 ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(II) covered genetic counseling services (as defined in subsection (kkk)(1));''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``Covered Genetic Counseling Services ``(kkk)(1) The term ``covered genetic counseling services'' means genetic counseling services furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in paragraph (2)) (and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to the provision of such services) as would otherwise be covered under this title if furnished by a physician (or as incident to a physician's service). ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as preventing other practitioners, including those providing telehealth services, from providing covered genetic counseling services within the scope of their practice.''. (b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. (c) Payment.-- (1) In general.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. (2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. (d) Assignment of Payment.--Section 1833(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(r)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Application to genetic counselors.--The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply with respect to covered genetic counseling services described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) and genetic counselors (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to services described in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(ii) and nurse practitioners.''. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1862(a)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare 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 ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(II) covered genetic counseling services (as defined in subsection (kkk)(1));''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``Covered Genetic Counseling Services ``(kkk)(1) The term ``covered genetic counseling services'' means genetic counseling services furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in paragraph (2)) (and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to the provision of such services) as would otherwise be covered under this title if furnished by a physician (or as incident to a physician's service). ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as preventing other practitioners, including those providing telehealth services, from providing covered genetic counseling services within the scope of their practice.''. (b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. (c) Payment.-- (1) In general.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. (2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. (d) Assignment of Payment.--Section 1833(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(r)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Application to genetic counselors.--The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) shall apply with respect to covered genetic counseling services described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) and genetic counselors (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to services described in section 1861(s)(2)(K)(ii) and nurse practitioners.''. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1862(a)(14) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. ( 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. ( 2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. ( 2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. ( 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. ( 2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. ( 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. ( 2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. ( 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``and (CC)'' and inserting ``(CC)''; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``, and (DD) with respect to covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), furnished by a genetic counselor, the amount of payment for such service shall be an amount equal to 85 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the fee schedule established under section 1848(b) for the same services if furnished by a physician''. ( 2) Modifier.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. (f) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021''. ``(2) The term `genetic counselor' means an individual who-- ``(A) is licensed as a genetic counselor by the State in which the individual furnishes genetic counseling services; or ``(B) in the case of an individual practicing in a State that does not license genetic counselors, meets such other criteria as the Secretary establishes. b) Physicians' Services.--Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(j)(3)) is amended by inserting ``(2)(II),'' after ``(2)(FF) (including administration of the health risk assessment),''. ( 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(x) Use of Modifier With Respect to Genetic Counseling Services.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall establish a modifier to be utilized with evaluation and management CPT codes to indicate (in a form and manner specified by the Secretary), in the case of covered genetic counseling services under section 1861(s)(2)(II), if such services were furnished by a genetic counselor. ``(2) Required use.--Each request for payment, or bill submitted using evaluation and management CPT codes, for covered genetic counseling services (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(1)) furnished by a genetic counselor (as defined in section 1861(kkk)(2)) on or after January 1, 2022, shall include the modifier established under subparagraph (A) for each such service.''. ( 1395(y)(a)(14)) is amended by inserting ``covered genetic counseling services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. ( 2) Implementation.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the amendments made by this section by interim final rule with comment period.

H.R.3387

Labor and Employment

Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act This bill permits fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors when making investment decisions. It also nullifies the rule published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration on November 13, 2020, that requires fiduciaries to select investments and investment courses of action based solely on financial considerations.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act''. SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection, a fiduciary may-- ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's economic interests equally well with respect to expected return and risk over the appropriate time horizon. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions.

Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K.

D

WA

This bill permits fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors when making investment decisions. It also nullifies the rule published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration on November 13, 2020, that requires fiduciaries to select investments and investment courses of action based solely on financial considerations.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act''. SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection, a fiduciary may-- ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's economic interests equally well with respect to expected return and risk over the appropriate time horizon. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act''. SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection, a fiduciary may-- ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's economic interests equally well with respect to expected return and risk over the appropriate time horizon. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act''. SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection, a fiduciary may-- ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's economic interests equally well with respect to expected return and risk over the appropriate time horizon. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Factors in Selecting Retirement Plan Investments Act''. SEC. 2. ERISA AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3)(A) Provided that a fiduciary discharges the fiduciary's duties with respect to a plan in a manner otherwise consistent with this subsection, a fiduciary may-- ``(i) consider environmental, social, governance, or similar factors, in connection with carrying out an investment decision, strategy, or objective, or other fiduciary act; and ``(ii) consider collateral environmental, social, governance, or similar factors as tie-breakers when competing investments can reasonably be expected to serve the plan's economic interests equally well with respect to expected return and risk over the appropriate time horizon. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 72846), shall cease to have force or effect on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. ( b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. ( b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. ( b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. ( b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. (

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit retirement plans to consider certain factors in investment decisions. ``(B) In a case described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A), a fiduciary shall not be required to maintain any greater documentation, substantiation, or other justification of the fiduciary's actions relating to such fiduciary act than is otherwise required under this part. ``(C) Nothing in this part shall preclude an investment selected in accordance with clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) from being treated as a default investment or a component of such a default investment (as described in regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), if such investment would otherwise qualify for such treatment under such regulations.''. ( b) Effect on Regulations.--The rule entitled ``Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments'', published by the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor on November 13, 2020 (85 Fed.

H.R.7179

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2022 This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Turner syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD ON THE BASIS OF TURNER SYNDROME PROHIBITED. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive; ``(ii) to save the life of the pregnant woman; or ``(iii) to remove a dead unborn child. ``(2) Turner syndrome.--The term `Turner syndrome' means a chromosomal disorder associated with-- ``(A) a missing X chromosome; or ``(B) a partially missing X chromosome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1. ``(b) Offense.--It shall be unlawful to-- ``(1) perform an abortion-- ``(A) with the knowledge that a pregnant woman is seeking an abortion, in whole or in part, on the basis of-- ``(i) a test result indicating that the unborn child has Turner syndrome; ``(ii) a prenatal diagnosis that the unborn child has Turner syndrome; or ``(iii) any other reason to believe that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome; or ``(B) without first-- ``(i) asking the pregnant woman if she is aware of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome; and ``(ii) if the woman is aware that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome, informing the pregnant woman of the prohibitions on abortion under this section; ``(2) use force or the threat of force to intentionally injure or intimidate any person for the purpose of coercing an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); ``(3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); or ``(4) knowingly transport a woman into the United States or across a State line for the purpose of obtaining an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A). ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(3) Appropriate relief.--Appropriate relief in a civil action under this subsection includes-- ``(A) objectively verifiable money damages for all injuries, psychological and physical, including loss of companionship and support, occasioned by the violation of this section; and ``(B) punitive damages. ``(4) Injunctive relief.--A qualified plaintiff may bring a civil action in an appropriate court to obtain injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further abortions in violation of this section. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(e) Bar to Prosecution.--A woman upon whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable for any violation of this section or for a conspiracy to violate this section. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(g) Reporting Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--A physician, physician's assistant, nurse, counselor, or other medical or mental health professional shall report known or suspected violations of any of this section to appropriate law enforcement authorities. ``(2) Criminal penalty.--Any person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. ``(h) Expedited Consideration.--It shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. Such orders may be made upon motion, but shall be made sua sponte if not otherwise sought by a party. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. ``(3) Pseudonym required.--In the absence of written consent of the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym. ``(4) Limitation.--This subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections of chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited.''. SEC. 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application. <all>

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2022

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome.

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2022

Rep. Feenstra, Randy

R

IA

This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Turner syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

SHORT TITLE. DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD ON THE BASIS OF TURNER SYNDROME PROHIBITED. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive; ``(ii) to save the life of the pregnant woman; or ``(iii) to remove a dead unborn child. ``(2) Turner syndrome.--The term `Turner syndrome' means a chromosomal disorder associated with-- ``(A) a missing X chromosome; or ``(B) a partially missing X chromosome. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. 794). ``(h) Expedited Consideration.--It shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. ``(4) Limitation.--This subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.''. SEC. 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

SHORT TITLE. DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD ON THE BASIS OF TURNER SYNDROME PROHIBITED. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 250. ``(2) Turner syndrome.--The term `Turner syndrome' means a chromosomal disorder associated with-- ``(A) a missing X chromosome; or ``(B) a partially missing X chromosome. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(h) Expedited Consideration.--It shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. ``(4) Limitation.--This subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.''. SEC. 3. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD ON THE BASIS OF TURNER SYNDROME PROHIBITED. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive; ``(ii) to save the life of the pregnant woman; or ``(iii) to remove a dead unborn child. ``(2) Turner syndrome.--The term `Turner syndrome' means a chromosomal disorder associated with-- ``(A) a missing X chromosome; or ``(B) a partially missing X chromosome. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(3) Appropriate relief.--Appropriate relief in a civil action under this subsection includes-- ``(A) objectively verifiable money damages for all injuries, psychological and physical, including loss of companionship and support, occasioned by the violation of this section; and ``(B) punitive damages. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(g) Reporting Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--A physician, physician's assistant, nurse, counselor, or other medical or mental health professional shall report known or suspected violations of any of this section to appropriate law enforcement authorities. ``(h) Expedited Consideration.--It shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. ``(3) Pseudonym required.--In the absence of written consent of the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym. ``(4) Limitation.--This subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.''. SEC. 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or 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 ``Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2022''. DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD ON THE BASIS OF TURNER SYNDROME PROHIBITED. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive; ``(ii) to save the life of the pregnant woman; or ``(iii) to remove a dead unborn child. ``(2) Turner syndrome.--The term `Turner syndrome' means a chromosomal disorder associated with-- ``(A) a missing X chromosome; or ``(B) a partially missing X chromosome. ``(b) Offense.--It shall be unlawful to-- ``(1) perform an abortion-- ``(A) with the knowledge that a pregnant woman is seeking an abortion, in whole or in part, on the basis of-- ``(i) a test result indicating that the unborn child has Turner syndrome; ``(ii) a prenatal diagnosis that the unborn child has Turner syndrome; or ``(iii) any other reason to believe that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome; or ``(B) without first-- ``(i) asking the pregnant woman if she is aware of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome; and ``(ii) if the woman is aware that the unborn child has or may have Turner syndrome, informing the pregnant woman of the prohibitions on abortion under this section; ``(2) use force or the threat of force to intentionally injure or intimidate any person for the purpose of coercing an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); ``(3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); or ``(4) knowingly transport a woman into the United States or across a State line for the purpose of obtaining an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A). ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(3) Appropriate relief.--Appropriate relief in a civil action under this subsection includes-- ``(A) objectively verifiable money damages for all injuries, psychological and physical, including loss of companionship and support, occasioned by the violation of this section; and ``(B) punitive damages. ``(4) Injunctive relief.--A qualified plaintiff may bring a civil action in an appropriate court to obtain injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further abortions in violation of this section. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(g) Reporting Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--A physician, physician's assistant, nurse, counselor, or other medical or mental health professional shall report known or suspected violations of any of this section to appropriate law enforcement authorities. ``(h) Expedited Consideration.--It shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. ``(3) Pseudonym required.--In the absence of written consent of the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym. ``(4) Limitation.--This subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.''. SEC. 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited.''. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited.''. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(f) Loss of Federal Funding.--A violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794). ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome prohibited.''. If any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(c) Criminal Penalty.--Any person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. ``(2) Civil action by relatives.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if-- ``(i) the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or ``(ii) the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Turner syndrome. ``(3) Qualified plaintiff.--The term `qualified plaintiff' means-- ``(A) a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section; ``(B) a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor; ``(C) the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or ``(D) the Attorney General. ``(d) Civil Remedies.-- ``(1) Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performed.--A woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief. ``(5) Attorney's fees for plaintiff.--The court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection. ``(i) Protection of Privacy in Court Proceedings.-- ``(1) In general.--Except to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. ``(2) Orders to parties, witnesses, and counsel.--The court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.

S.4292

Finance and Financial Sector

Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022 This bill exempts certain privately held, noncustody brokers and dealers in good standing from specified audit report requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION. (a) Amendments to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.--Section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) In good standing.--The term `in good standing' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that, as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer, as applicable, the broker or dealer-- ``(A) is registered with the Commission; ``(B) is a member of an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3); ``(C) is compliant with the minimum dollar net capital requirements under section 240.15c3-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(D) has not, during the 10-year period preceding that date, been convicted of a felony under Federal or State law; ``(E) does not have a person associated with the broker or dealer, as defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)), that, during the 10-year period preceding that date, has been convicted of a felony for fraudulent conduct under Federal or State law; and ``(F) is not subject to statutory disqualification by reason of being-- ``(i) expelled or suspended from-- ``(I) an association that is registered as described in subparagraph (B); or ``(II) an association that is registered as a registered futures association under section 17 of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3); ``(ii) is not a high frequency trading broker or dealer, as that term is defined by the Commission with respect to a particular registered firm type; and ``(iii) is not affiliated with an investment adviser that-- ``(I) is registered with the Commission or a State entity; and ``(II) acts as a custodian for customer assets; ``(B) with respect to the average of the 3 most recently completed fiscal years of the broker or dealer, has gross revenue that enables the broker or dealer to qualify as a small business concern for the purposes of a program administered by the Small Business Administration; and ``(C) throughout the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) does not, as a matter of ordinary business practice in connection with the activities of the broker or dealer, receive customer checks, drafts, or other evidence of indebtedness made payable to the broker or dealer; ``(ii) if required under section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 78ccc(a)(2)), is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; and ``(iii) either-- ``(I) if the broker or dealer is subject to section 240.15c3-3 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, is in compliance with that section; or ``(II) is not subject to such section 240.15c3-3, or any successor regulation, because the broker or dealer does not maintain custody over customer securities or cash. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. (b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that act, and for other purposes.

Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022

Sen. Cotton, Tom

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This bill exempts certain privately held, noncustody brokers and dealers in good standing from specified audit report requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION. 7220) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) In good standing.--The term `in good standing' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)), that, during the 10-year period preceding that date, has been convicted of a felony for fraudulent conduct under Federal or State law; and ``(F) is not subject to statutory disqualification by reason of being-- ``(i) expelled or suspended from-- ``(I) an association that is registered as described in subparagraph (B); or ``(II) an association that is registered as a registered futures association under section 17 of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION. 78c(a)), that, during the 10-year period preceding that date, has been convicted of a felony for fraudulent conduct under Federal or State law; and ``(F) is not subject to statutory disqualification by reason of being-- ``(i) expelled or suspended from-- ``(I) an association that is registered as described in subparagraph (B); or ``(II) an association that is registered as a registered futures association under section 17 of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION. 7220) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) In good standing.--The term `in good standing' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)), that, during the 10-year period preceding that date, has been convicted of a felony for fraudulent conduct under Federal or State law; and ``(F) is not subject to statutory disqualification by reason of being-- ``(i) expelled or suspended from-- ``(I) an association that is registered as described in subparagraph (B); or ``(II) an association that is registered as a registered futures association under section 17 of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78ccc(a)(2)), is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; and ``(iii) either-- ``(I) if the broker or dealer is subject to section 240.15c3-3 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, is in compliance with that section; or ``(II) is not subject to such section 240.15c3-3, or any successor regulation, because the broker or dealer does not maintain custody over customer securities or cash. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION. 7220) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, except that the term does not include a non-custody broker or dealer that is privately held and in good standing'' after ``registered public accounting firm''; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) In good standing.--The term `in good standing' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3); ``(C) is compliant with the minimum dollar net capital requirements under section 240.15c3-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(D) has not, during the 10-year period preceding that date, been convicted of a felony under Federal or State law; ``(E) does not have a person associated with the broker or dealer, as defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)), that, during the 10-year period preceding that date, has been convicted of a felony for fraudulent conduct under Federal or State law; and ``(F) is not subject to statutory disqualification by reason of being-- ``(i) expelled or suspended from-- ``(I) an association that is registered as described in subparagraph (B); or ``(II) an association that is registered as a registered futures association under section 17 of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3); ``(ii) is not a high frequency trading broker or dealer, as that term is defined by the Commission with respect to a particular registered firm type; and ``(iii) is not affiliated with an investment adviser that-- ``(I) is registered with the Commission or a State entity; and ``(II) acts as a custodian for customer assets; ``(B) with respect to the average of the 3 most recently completed fiscal years of the broker or dealer, has gross revenue that enables the broker or dealer to qualify as a small business concern for the purposes of a program administered by the Small Business Administration; and ``(C) throughout the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) does not, as a matter of ordinary business practice in connection with the activities of the broker or dealer, receive customer checks, drafts, or other evidence of indebtedness made payable to the broker or dealer; ``(ii) if required under section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 78ccc(a)(2)), is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; and ``(iii) either-- ``(I) if the broker or dealer is subject to section 240.15c3-3 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, is in compliance with that section; or ``(II) is not subject to such section 240.15c3-3, or any successor regulation, because the broker or dealer does not maintain custody over customer securities or cash. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. (b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(6) Non-custody broker or dealer.--The term `non-custody broker or dealer' means a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), as applicable, that-- ``(A) as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal year of the broker or dealer-- ``(i) has not less than 1 and not more than 150 persons registered with an association that is registered as a national securities association under section 15A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( b) Amendments to Regulations.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``in good standing'', ``non-custody broker or dealer'', and ``privately held'' have the meanings given the terms in section 110 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7220), as amended by subsection (a). (2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I of that Act, and for other purposes. 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exclude the audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements under title I 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. 21); ``(ii) subject to an order of the Commission, other appropriate regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer as a regulated entity; ``(iii) subject to an order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or other appropriate regulatory entity, denying, suspending, or revoking the registration of the broker or dealer under the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) or the authority of the broker or dealer to engage in any transaction; or ``(iv) subject to a restraining order entered by a court. ``(7) Privately held.--The term `privately held' means, with respect to a broker or dealer (as those terms are defined in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a))), that the broker or dealer, as applicable, is not an issuer.''. ( 2) Amendments.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall make any necessary amendments to regulations of the Commission that are in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act in order to-- (A) carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (B) exclude the auditors of non-custody brokers or dealers that are privately held and in good standing from the audit requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (

H.R.6617

Economics and Public Finance